Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse

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 post holder will hold SCPHN (School Nursing) master’s level qualification with key responsibilities for a caseload of children and young people as an integral member of the team to deliver on the agreed pathways for School Nursing as per transforming nursing roles strategy.

At present we focus of Emotional Health and Wellbeing providing evidence based intervention after assessment ,analysis and plan of care to improve wellbeing and outcomes, child protection and transition work with a view to increasing to 10 agreed pathways as per school nursing specification SCPHN nurse will also support preceptorship to junior staff and students including post registration SCPHN students Experience and knowledge of emotional health and wellbeing tier 1 and 2 interventions and a knowledge and skill base in child protection essential.

• Location based in Glasgow City School health service
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (37 hours weeks)
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:30 and Friday 08:30-16:00

• The post holder is responsible and accountable for the management of the caseload to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. These will be developed in partnership with children and young people, families, carers and significant others, and will be evidence based taking into consideration the lifestyle
• Support a culture of continuous quality improvement through participation in research, audit, client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
• Participate in supervision (managerial, clinical, child protection) as per NHS GG&C Policy.
• Undertake appropriate Continual Professional Development to support delivery of nationally agreed clinical care pathways to meet locally identified needs for school aged children and young people.

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing –School Nurse or Public Health Nurse Degree on 3rd 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

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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