Community Staff Nurse

Community Staff Nurse
NHS Borders School Nursing and Care Experience Team has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse. We have a vacancy, 21 hrs p/w for a Community Staff Nurse (Band 5) interested in working within the School Nursing Team.

NHS Borders School Nursing Team is committed to providing the best care and support to all school age children within the Scottish Borders using the national practice model for Scotland, "Getting it Right for Every Child". Knowledge of the School Nurse priority areas is desirable as well as an understanding of the Scottish National Practice Model, "Getting it Right for Every Child".

This successful candidate will work within the School Nursing Team, liaising with AHPS, Paediatric Department, Education colleagues, Social Work colleagues, CAMHS Team and third sector partners. They will have excellent communication skills and be a keen team player. There are clear lines of reporting into the management structure and support from experienced Specialist School Nurses and School Nurses to aid your development is readily available.

Also key to being successful in this role are good time management skills, strong presentation skills, the ability to prioritise workload, as well as being able take and act on advice and guidance from senior/more experienced Staff. As this role is working directly with Children, Young People and their families; experience of working with Children, Young People and their Families as well as working within a multi-professional team is desirable but consideration will be given to candidates with other key transferrable skills.

Informal enquiries
Tracey Jackson, Team Leader School Nursing and Care Experienced Team at tracey.jackson@nhs.scot or on 07748624767

Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

Right to work
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. Further details are available on the GOV.UK website. 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 sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

Closing date
04/11/2026. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.