NHS Scotland

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 are 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Nurse / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Schools) within our Children and Families Health Team in North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership based at Ballot Road Clinic in Irvine. Applications for candidates willing to undertake the SCPHN (Schools) course would be considered.

Hours

This is a permanent post of 36 hours per week, with hours worked between Monday and Friday. The service is supportive of requests to support work-life balance in line with needs and there could be flexibility in working pattern following discussion.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

Post holder will work in partnership with children/young people and families, and multiagency partners to identify health needs and then support and deliver interventions to a vulnerable client group as defined by the refocused role of the School nurse and following the School Nursing Pathways.

The post holder will be expected to be accountable for caseload management, school nurse activity and support the school nursing service as delegated by the team manager.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

You must be a first level registered nurse, educated to degree level.

Candidates with the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification will be considered; however, applicants without the qualification will also be considered with an expectation that the qualification will be undertaken once in employment in line with job requirements.

A working knowledge of Child Protection and care experience is desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development, as well as good communication and IT skills are essential.

Membership of the PVG scheme prior to appointment is required.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Elaine Kirk, Team Manager on 07768712509 or email [HIDDEN TEXT]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

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