Specialist School Nurse Student

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A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

One year training, commencing in January 2025, facilitated by NHS Lothian and Queen Margaret University (QMU), leading to a permanent Band 6, School Nurse post on successful completion.

An exciting opportunity for experienced nurses and midwives who are keen to pursue a career in school nursing and improve outcomes for children and their families. Successful applicants will commit to a permanent post that entails one-year of full-time study to undertake the Post Graduate Diploma: School Nursing (Person Centred Practice) (masters level 11) at QMU, Edinburgh, alongside practice placement in NHS Lothian.

On completion of the programme and registration on Level 3 of the NMC register, you will automatically progress to a Band 6 school nurse. Successful graduates will be expected to consolidate practice within NHS Lothian for two years post registration.

Standard Entry

If an applicant has obtained a relevant degree within the last 5 years at the time of applying, then this meets the academic criteria for Standard Entry to the programme.

Non-standard Entry Options

• If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 5 years ago at the time of applying but has successfully completed further academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the programme.
• If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 10 years ago but has completed Scottish level 11 study within the last 5 years then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the programme.
• If an applicant has no degree but has successfully completed other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the programme.
• If an applicant has obtained a degree or other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent, more than 10 years ago, then a discussion with the programme leader and health board recruiting manager is required prior to applying.