NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
UK NMC Registration is essential.
There are two fulltime, permanent positions available, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.
The opportunity has arisen to join the Renfrewshire School Nursing Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, (SCPHN), School Nurse, Band 6. The SCPHN, School Nursing qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for this post.
As fully described within the Job Description, the post holder will work as part of the School Nursing Service to support the continued implementation of the School Nursing Public Health Pathways for Renfrewshire’s School-aged children and young people.
It is essential you bring experience and in-depth knowledge of the health needs of the school aged population to ensure service provision is effective, efficient, culturally sensitive and evidenced based to reduce health inequalities and promote health and wellbeing for children and young people within school and the community.
The post holder will work in partnership with service users, local authorities and other key partners to deliver quality, evidenced based and person-centred care in line with GIRFEC principles. You will fulfil child protection and safe guarding responsibilities in line with current Child Protection Guidance and local policy.
You will be an experienced SCPHN qualified School Nurse registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council therefore educated to degree level. You will bring experience of working with children, young people and their families or those who care for them.
For more information, please contact: Karen Loney, School Nursing Team Leader, 07929728678, Karen.loney@nhs.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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