Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern of this position is Mon- Fri 9-5.

The school nursing service operates an open access service to families and communities within home, community and primary care settings.

To promote a healthy lifestyle within the local population giving particular attention to the Identified health needs of the HSCP, and target groups such as school aged children and young people and vulnerable families

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

The post holder will possess: -

• First level NURSING registration 
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing School Nurse or Public Health Nurse Degree on 3^rd part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register 
• Evidence of ongoing post registration personal/ continuous professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of CPD to include participation in essential CAMHS training and modules provided by Higher Educational Institutions to support implementation of nationally agreed refocused School Nursing role.
• Current Driving Licence
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current Public Health Initiatives at national and local levels.
• Knowledge of Getting it Right for every Child and the Children and Young Person (Scotland) Act 2014
• Knowledge of relevant Sign Guidelines/Best Practice Statements
• Knowledge and understanding of current Child Protection National and Local Guidelines
• Experience of working with children and young people

Informal contact: Arlene Polet, Team Lead, , Arlene.Polet@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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