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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 - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent School Nurse based at Central Clinic, Kilmarnock.
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Schools or a Registered Nurse or Midwife at degree level who would be willing to undertake the SCPHN course to join the School Nursing Service within East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership based in Kilmarnock
Current experience working with Children and Young People and working in multidisciplinary teams is desirable but not essential. You will be well organised, have excellent communication skills and be passionate about improving outcomes for our children and young people
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:
First Level Registered Nurse - (Nursing & Midwifery Council, NMC)
Educated to degree level
Working at Masters level
Post Graduate Qualification in Specialist Public Health Nursing (Public Health/School Nursing)
Effective communication skills are essential
Previous experience working with children and young people
Hours:
37 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Marie Watt on 07929840121 or via: Marie.Watt@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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.