Overview
Join to apply for the School Nurse role at NHS Scotland.
Permanent post; 37 hours per week; Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum, plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Provide an accessible, person-centred, effective school nursing service for vulnerable school-aged children identified as at risk and requiring additional support.
* Work in partnership with children, young people, families, carers and partner agencies.
* Maintain a continuous focus on prevention, early intervention and support, concentrating on the ten priority areas under overarching themes of vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing, and risk-taking behaviours.
* Work within a team while also managing a caseload and functioning as an autonomous practitioner through in-depth knowledge, expertise, experience and proficiency.
Qualifications and requirements
* Applicants must be first level registered nurses with Specialist Community Public Health qualification.
* Applicants must be car owners and hold a full UK driving licence.
* The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
* This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Employment details
* Permanent post.
* 37 hours per week.
* Location: NHS Western Isles (NHS Scotland).
Application information
Closing Date: 10 October 2025.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Mary Munro (mary.munro2@nhs.scot) or Lynn Clinton (lynn.clinton2@nhs.scot).
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