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An excellent opportunity has become available to join the Education Team in our Children & Young People’s Community Nursing Service. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self motivated nurse who is committed to the provision of safe and effective child centred care.
Under the supervision of the Paediatric Education Facilitator, you will co-ordinate and support the planning, delivery and assessment of competency based training for Education, Social Work and 3rd sector staff to ensure that children with exceptional health care needs are included and have access to school and other community services.
You will be involved in supporting educational provision and developing and reviewing education resources within the CYPCNS, and will support staff to make sure that identified learning needs are addressed.
You must be a first level registered nurse with experience of working with children and young people with complex health care needs, and experience in teaching and mentoring students, or involvement in staff development. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a multiagency team.
You will be given appropriate training required to undertake this role and benefit from working alongside a team of knowledgeable, experienced staff. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are available.
For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Smith Nurse Manager on 07720 557611 or email: lisa.smith34@nhs.scot
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.