Trainee Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse - Children`s Services -Annex

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.

Are you a passionate and motivated School Nurse looking to make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to join our Children and Families Service. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with children, families, schools and partner agencies to deliver high‑quality, person-centred care and targeted interventions that support positive health outcomes.

You will play a key role in reducing health inequalities, safeguarding vulnerable children and promoting wellbeing across local communities. Joining NHSGGC offers the opportunity to work within one of the UK’s largest health boards, where innovation, professional development and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Current UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the community as required.

You must be able to take up the post by 18.01.27 and follow the university timetable.

Interviews will take place face‑to‑face on 30 November.

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based in Glasgow City HSCP
• Working Pattern:
  Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:00, Wednesday 08:30-16:00, Thursday 08:30-16:00, Friday 08:30-16:30

• Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for school-aged children and young people
• Lead on targeted interventions relating to emotional health and wellbeing, transitions, child protection and other identified priority areas
• Undertake specialist assessments and contribute to Child's Plans using the GIRFEC National Practice Model
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, health professionals and partner agencies to deliver joined‑up care
• Manage and prioritise a caseload, responding appropriately to referrals and changing service demands
• Provide leadership, mentorship and support to members of the school nursing team and student nurses
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and evidence‑based practice initiatives

• First level Nursing registration with current NMC registration
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing or Public Health Nursing and registration on Part 3 of the NMC register
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Significant and relevant experience working with children, young people, families and communities
• Knowledge of GIRFEC, child protection legislation, public health priorities and current national policy drivers
• Excellent communication, assessment and decision‑making skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Current UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the community as required

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…