School Nurse
NHS Scotland
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Irvine, Scotland
Contract type: Full time
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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Nurse based at Ballot Road Clinic.
What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Ayrshire for a School Nurse / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Schools) Post: Applications for candidates willing to undertake the SCPHN (Schools) course would be considered. Post will be 37 hours per week. Post holder will work in partnership with children/young people and families, and multiagency partners to identify health needs and then support and deliver interventions to a vulnerable client group as defined by the refocused role of the School nurse and following the School Nursing Pathways. The post holder will be expected to be accountable for caseload management, school nurse activity and support the school nursing service as delegated by the team manager.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Evidence of continuing professional development, good communication skills and IT skills are essential as is being a car owner/driver.
You must be a first level registered nurse, educated to degree level. A working knowledge of Child Protection and Looked After Child systems is desirable. Membership of the PVG scheme prior to appointment is required.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Informal enquiries to: Maria Hill, Team Manager tel: 07867138496 or email [email protected]
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Nurse based at Ballot Road Clinic.
What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Ayrshire for a School Nurse / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Schools) Post: Applications for candidates willing to undertake the SCPHN (Schools) course would be considered. Post will be 37 hours per week. Post holder will work in partnership with children/young people and families, and multiagency partners to identify health needs and then support and deliver interventions to a vulnerable client group as defined by the refocused role of the School nurse and following the School Nursing Pathways. The post holder will be expected to be accountable for caseload management, school nurse activity and support the school nursing service as delegated by the team manager.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Evidence of continuing professional development, good communication skills and IT skills are essential as is being a car owner/driver.
You must be a first level registered nurse, educated to degree level. A working knowledge of Child Protection and Looked After Child systems is desirable. Membership of the PVG scheme prior to appointment is required.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Informal enquiries to: Maria Hill, Team Manager tel: 07867138496 or email [email protected]
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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