Dumbarton Health Centre
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
West Dunbartonshire HSCP has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join their team.
School Nursing works in partnership with children, young people and their carers to develop positive physical and emotional health and wellbeing assisting them to attain their full potential. School Nursing works in partnership with the wider multi-agency team eg social work, education, police and third sector organisations to identify and support health and wellbeing needs for a designated population of school aged children & young people based on the Principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).
Candidates require to have a working knowledge of child protection systems and are expected to provide accessible, safe, effective and person centred care as part of the School Nursing Service. Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills along with knowledge of IT systems are essential.
The post holder will be accountable for leadership as part of the wider team and will be responsible for the day to day management of their own workload as delegated by the school nurse.
Ability to travel across West Dunbartonshire is essential.
Applications are invited from nurses registered with a First Level Degree, and evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development.