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 role:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
This post is an exciting opportunity for a SCPHN School nurse to work in Glasgow City School health service. Based at Easterhouse Social Work Office, Glasgow. 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
The successful candidate must have NMC Registration RN/RSCN/RMN/RNLD, with a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) qualification which is Part 3 of the NMC Specialist register, Disclosure Scotland ( PVG) and any additional post graduate qualification and skills. It would be advantageous to have a driving licence due to face to face work within the community , schools and homes but is not essential Mon-Friday 830-430 (RWW finish to be discussed).
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Easterhouse Social Work Office, Glasgow
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 (RWW finish to be discussed).
Key responsibilities:
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, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health. Within the governance framework of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) and the Health and Social Care Partnership specific to this post (including clinical, staff and financial governance) the post holder will focus and lead on the following key result areas:
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To promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating analysis and decision making skills, leading the delivery of a clinically excellent, high quality service influencing and supporting change within school nursing and where appropriate the HSCP.
- To strengthen and increase partnership working - particularly with parents/carers, the wider family and other partner agencies.
- To demonstrate leadership to other staff that is clustered / locality focused and integrated with partner agencies.
- Utilising integrated skill mix teams, with the wider school health service as a universally accessible service.
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Act as a change agent supporting the development of clinically effective practice through the interpretation of evidence; supporting the development and implementation of evidence based policies, procedures and protocols
- Ensure that agreed standards of practise are maintained, reviewed and continuously developed so that staff deliver safe, effective, clientcentred, efficient, timely and equitable care within their scope of practise as part of an integrated team supporting school aged children within the HSCP
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To achieve the effective management of a school nursing caseload including responding to urgent referrals and Requests for Assistance, prioritising work and balancing other client related and professional activities.
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Responsible for the identification of child protection issues and participates fully in their effective management in accordance with national and local child protection guidelines and policies
- Liaison with and provide effective communication channels with the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency workforce including third sector organisations.
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
The post holder will possess:-
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First level registration
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Specialist Community Public Health Nursing School Nurse or Public Health Nurse Degree on 3rd part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register
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Evidence of ongoing post registration personal/ continuous professional development (CPD)
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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
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Current Driving Licence
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current Public Health Initiatives at national and local levels.
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Knowledge of Getting it Right for every Child and the Children and Young Person (Scotland) Act 2014
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Knowledge of relevant Sign Guidelines/Best Practice Statements
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Knowledge and understanding of current Child Protection National and Local Guidelines
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Experience of working with children and young people
What we offer:
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Caroline MacDonald, Team Lead, On 07483331649 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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