Job Advert
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 –
– 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
Salary Scale: £30,229 - £37,664 p.a.
(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated, trained Staff Nurse to join the East and Mid Ross School Nursing team, based in the Alness office. The post is full time – 37.5 hours. You will work for The Highland Council with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
The refocused role of the School Nurse concentrates primarily on ten priority areas under the overall headings of vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing, and risk-taking behaviour. The focus of your work will be to improve health and wellbeing by promoting health, preventing ill health and reducing inequalities.
You will work year-round, in partnership with children and young people, alongside their families and carers to support them both in schools and other settings such as their home. You will work in a team which includes School Nurses and School Nurse Assistants to make sure services are delivered efficiently.
Registration requirements:
● Registered nurse with a valid NMC PIN
Qualifications & knowledge:
● Educated to degree level in a relevant nursing area, or
● Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment, Leadership, and Critical Thinking.
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Louise Lee, Tel: Louise Lee Tel: 01463 644868
Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/335185 reference number – HGH14715 If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact Business Support 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) or recruitment.enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – HGH14715
Closing date for completed applications: Monday 3rd July 2023.