Community Nursery Nurse B4, Kirkintilloch

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

The role of a Community Nursery Nurse working within the Children and Families Health Visiting service in East Dunbartonshire HSCP, supporting delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, assessing health needs, identifying vulnerability, and providing targeted interventions to improve family wellbeing. Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship where these are met.

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

• Base location: Southbank House
• Permanent, Part‑time – 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE)
• Shift pattern:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 08:30‑16:30
  • Friday 08:30‑16:00

Key Responsibilities

• Support families to improve health and wellbeing
• Work as part of a Health Visiting team to deliver the Scottish Government’s Healthy Child Programme
• Assess health needs and identify vulnerability in pre‑five‑year‑old children
• Deliver targeted interventions to meet the needs of children, young people, and families
• Contribute to the aims of GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child)

Qualifications and Experience

• SVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience (or working towards)
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Full driving licence
• Completion of NHS GGC and Children & Families induction, including training in the National Practice Model and EMIS system
• Ongoing continuous professional development

What We Offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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