School Nurse
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
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Role summary
The school nursing team in Shetland is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse with a SCPHN qualification and at least two years post-registration experience. The role involves delivering the refocused school nursing role, supporting health screenings and immunisations across the Shetland Islands. The successful candidate will work in partnership with other professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and young people. An understanding of child protection policies is essential for this role.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £43,231 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
257802
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - - £52,679)
Job closing date:
11/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS Shetland
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Shetland
Department:
School Nursing, Child Health
Job Advert
School Nurse (Ref: 257802)
Substantive
Full time 36 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £43,231 - £52,679 per annum plus
Distant Island Allowance of £2,278 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
The school nursing team in Shetland are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. Working across the whole of the Shetland Islands, you will play a key part in the delivery of the refocused school nursing role, as well as supporting health screenings and immunisation delivery.
Applicants should be a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of two years post registration experience and a SCPHN qualification.
As an experienced nurse, you will work in partnership with other professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of school aged children and young people, across the NHS Shetland locality, ensuring they are able to reach their full potential. An understanding of child protection policies and procedures are essential.
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