Specialist School Nurse
CompanyNHS Borders
Location
Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At4/10/2026
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Description
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time working week reduced from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
NHS Borders School Nursing Team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist School Nurse to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and support to school-aged children within the Scottish Borders.
About NHS Borders
The School Nursing Team is committed to providing exceptional services in accordance with Scotland’s national practice model, Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). Working in collaboration with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), the Paediatrics Department, Education colleagues, Social Work teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and third-sector organisations, we strive to enhance the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time working week reduced from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
NHS Borders School Nursing Team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist School Nurse to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and support to school-aged children within the Scottish Borders.
About NHS Borders
The School Nursing Team is committed to providing exceptional services in accordance with Scotland’s national practice model, Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). Working in collaboration with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), the Paediatrics Department, Education colleagues, Social Work teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and third-sector organisations, we strive to enhance the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for school-aged children.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary framework to support the health and wellbeing of young people.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with families, professionals, and partner agencies.
- Demonstrate excellent time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
- Act upon advice and guidance provided by senior colleagues.
Applicants must possess:
NHS Borders provides a well-structured reporting framework and access to experienced Specialist School Nurses and School Nurses, ensuring a supportive and enriching work environment.
Application & Enquiries
For Further Information Or Informal Enquiries, Please Contact
Tel: Tracey Jackson 07748624767 Email: or Via Microsoft Teams (by prior arrangement)
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.
- A comprehensive understanding of the School Nurse Pathway in Scotland
- Knowledge of the Scottish National Practice Model
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork capabilities
- Experience in working with children, young people, and families
- A background in collaborative, multi-professional environments
NHS Borders provides a well-structured reporting framework and access to experienced Specialist School Nurses and School Nurses, ensuring a supportive and enriching work environment.
Application & Enquiries
For Further Information Or Informal Enquiries, Please Contact
Tel: Tracey Jackson 07748624767 Email: or Via Microsoft Teams (by prior arrangement)
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.