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SP239065 - Trainee School Nurse
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Trainee School Nurse (SCPHN) – Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership
NHS Grampian
Band 7 (Annex 21 Training Salary Arrangement)
36 hours per week
Permanent
Shape the Future for Children and Young People in Aberdeen City
Are you a motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in public health and make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families? Aberdeen City School Nursing Service is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate nurses to join our team as Trainee School Nurses (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – SCPHN).
This is a unique opportunity to undertake a fully funded postgraduate programme whilst working within a supportive and progressive School Nursing Service. Upon successful completion of the academic programme and registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will transition into a substantive School Nurse post within Aberdeen City.
About The Role
School Nurses are autonomous practitioners who work in partnership with children, young people, families, schools and multi-agency colleagues to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Deliver Scotland’s School Nurse Priority Pathways.
- Promote health, wellbeing and early intervention.
- Support vulnerable children, young people and families.
- Address health inequalities and wider determinants of health.
- Contribute to GIRFEC, The Promise and child-centred approaches to care.
- Undertake holistic assessment, planning and intervention alongside multi-agency partners.
- Advocate for the rights, welfare and safety of children and young people.
Educational Programme
Successful candidates will undertake a fully funded postgraduate programme leading to registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing).
- Fully funded university study.
- Protected study time.
- Dedicated practice supervision and assessment.
- A comprehensive induction and learning programme.
- Opportunities to gain experience across health, education and community settings.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses who are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people and who are ready to develop their career within Specialist Community Public Health Nursing. We are seeking enthusiastic, adaptable and compassionate practitioners who share our commitment to early intervention, prevention, tackling health inequalities and delivering child-centred care. If you are motivated to undertake postgraduate study and would like to play a key role in supporting children, young people and families across Aberdeen City, we would welcome your application.
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Why Join Aberdeen City School Nursing?
Our School Nursing Service is committed to prevention, early intervention and tackling inequalities. We are developing a city-wide model that supports equitable delivery of services, strengthened leadership and collaborative working across education, health and social care.
- A supportive learning environment.
- Strong clinical leadership.
- Comprehensive supervision and mentorship.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Meaningful work that improves the lives of children and young people every day.
Informal Enquiries
Rachael Marples - rachael.marples2@nhs.scot
Deputy Chief Nurse
Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership
Join us and help ensure every child and young person in Aberdeen City has the best possible start and opportunities to thrive.
Interviews will be held on the 28th of July
Additional Information For Candidates
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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