HGH19073 - School Years Support Practitioner

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Assistant Practitioner School Years who will support school health services for children aged 5 to 12. This role involves health promotion, screening, and providing support for emotional wellbeing. The successful candidate will collaborate with other professionals to ensure positive health outcomes for students. A relevant health qualification is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in school health service support.
• Knowledge of public health principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of universal school health services.
• Undertake child health screening as directed.
• Provide one-to-one emotional wellbeing support.

Skills

Health promotion

Child health screening

Emotional wellbeing support

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Location

Highland Health & Social Care

Post Title

22.2 hours per week

Salary Scale: Band 3 £16,806 - £18,138 p.a. (£28,011 - £30,230 pro rata)

(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)

The Assistant Practitioner School Years will support the delivery of school health services by facilitating and empowering school-age children to engage in healthy lifestyles through health promotion, screening, and anticipatory care. Working under the guidance of the School Nurse, the postholder applies the principles of public health, nursing, and school nursing to support children and families across the Highland region. The role primarily focuses on children aged 5 to 12 years but may include working with children and young people of all ages, depending on service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of universal school health services, contributing to national and local health and wellbeing outcomes
• Undertake child health screening in schools as directed by the School Nurse, including:
• Height and weight measurements
• BMI calculations
• Hearing and vision checks
• Developmental observations
• Identify and report any signs of ill health or abnormality to enable appropriate follow-up
• Deliver health promotion and health improvement activities to individuals, families, and communities
• Provide one-to-one support to children, young people, and families on topics such as emotional wellbeing, relationships, and positive parenting
• Collaborate with the Named Person, school staff, NHS Highland Children’s Services, and other key professionals to promote positive health outcomes
• Contribute to anticipatory and supportive care as part of an integrated team approach
• Record and report observations accurately and ensure timely communication with supervising practitioners
  
  

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Sharon Mcdonald E-mail:

Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online here: reference number HGH19073 If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please quote reference in the subject line of your email HGH19073. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 7 July 2025.