Equality and Diversity Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Location
Lochalsh
Post Title
School Nurse or Trainee School Nurse
Employment Duration
Full-time 36 hours per week
Salary Scale
Qualified School Nurse Band 7 £52,769 – £61,377 per annum.
Permanent
Trainee Salaries
- Up to 12 months prior to completion of training (75% of the top rate at Band 7) – £46,032 per annum.
- More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training (70% of the top rate at Band 7) – £42,963 per annum.
- More than two but less than three years prior to completion of training (65% of the top rate at Band 7) – £39,895 per annum.
- More than three years from completion of training (60% of the top rate at Band 7) – £36,826 per annum.
Role Overview
School nurses are Specialist Community Public Health Nurses who provide support to school‑age children and young people. They build on the early prevention and intervention services of health visiting to deliver targeted complex assessment, intervention and support for vulnerable school‑aged children and families, particularly those affected by health inequalities and poverty. As public health nurses, school nurses contribute to early prevention in school years through health education and promotion.
School nursing works through the Getting it Right Practice Model and, as a named health partner to the plan for children and young people, the service is universally accessible and provides targeted support across ten priority areas set by the Scottish Government.
School nursing is part of a coordinated mental health support system, contributing to tier 1 and tier 2 care and enabling appropriate access to tier 3 CAMHS when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Delegate work to other members of the school nursing team to coordinate care.
- Provide leadership within health assessment and care planning.
- Lead health education and promotion activities within schools.
- Deliver targeted interventions and support for vulnerable pupils.
- Collaborate with other health and education professionals to promote child well‑being.
Contact Information
For further discussion, contact Rebecca MacDonald at Rebecca.MacDonald2@highland.gov.uk.
Application Deadline
Monday 15th June 2026.
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