SCS Community Nurse - Specialist Community Paediatrics

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

About the Role

The Glasgow Community Children's Nursing Team has one WTE band 5 Staff Nurse post available (37 hours per week).

Team hours of service are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.

Key Responsibilities

You will be expected to provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to the 0-19 year age group in the community by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies. Under the direction of the Team Lead and Band 6 caseload holder the post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs of the child and family and the development, implementation and evaluation of a holistic family centred care plan. You will provide advice, support and training to parents and carers; empower parents and carers to provide care for children at home or in other community settings.

You will work with colleagues from Acute Services, Education, Social Work and the wider Health team in Specialist Community Paediatric Services, as well as all statutory and voluntary agencies to promote joint working and high standards of care.

Qualifications & Requirements

The post holder will be expected to work throughout the NHS Greater Glasgow area. It is essential that you are an NMC Registered Nurse. You must be able to provide evidence of continued professional development and demonstrate good communication skills. It is essential that you hold a current driver licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Contact & Application Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Liz Gillespie, Community Children's Nursing Team Lead, Elizabeth Gillespie Team Leader, Community Children's Nursing Team, Templeton Business Centre, G40 1DA .

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidate Guidance

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