Job Description

School Nurse

Full-time, 34 weeks term time .

Required as soon as possible

The postholder will provide first-line medical assistance to pupils and staff, and will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of minor illness and injuries.

You will ideally be a qualified and experienced nurse, will have excellent communication skills, be empathetic and have the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

Reports to: Vice Principal

The Role:

The main purpose of the role is to provide first-line medical assistance to pupils and staff, and to be responsible for the assessment and treatment of minor illness and injuries.

The postholder will deliver care within the boundaries of the role, focusing on student well- being and health education. Our team of two School Nurses work closely with the Welfare
Officer and School Counsellors to maximise effective support for students.

Boarding Pupils

Provide pupils with emergency nursing care during the hours of 08.30 - 16.30 Treat pupils for minor illnesses and injuries Give health care advice on an individual basis to both pupils and parents (including pupils with asthma, diabetes, food intolerance, head lice, eczema, eating disorders and pupils with serious allergies who have been prescribed Epipens) Liaise with parents when pupils are unwell if indicated, or have more serious injuries Do an initial medical screen of each boarding pupil Ensure that pupils have up to date vaccinations and arrange these as necessary Arrange for travel vaccinations and anti-malaria pills for pupils travelling overseas for school holidays Ensure that pupils and staff know that no medication is to be kept inappropriately in the boarding house Teach the boarding staff to administer medication correctly to boarding pupils in the evening and at weekends, to comply with Ofsted guidelines Maintain a nursing record of each pupil to include all treatment given (to include any vaccinations, medical, dental, or other health appointments) Do annual medical health check of each boarding pupil Arrange any medical, dental, or other health appointments as necessary

Day Pupils

Provide pupils with emergency nursing care during the hours of 08.30 - 16.30 Treat pupils for minor illnesses and injuries Give health care advice on an individual basis to both pupils and parents (including pupils with asthma, diabetes, food intolerance, head lice, eczema, eating disorders and pupils with serious allergies who have been prescribed Epipens) Liaise with parents when pupils are unwell if indicated, or have more serious injuries Maintain a nursing record of each pupil to include all treatments given while at school

Staff

Provide staff with emergency nursing care during the hours of 08.30- 16.30 Ensure all staff have appropriate awareness and understanding of the common medical conditions in the school To organise and deliver appropriate staff training e.g. Anaphylaxis

Administration

Maintain and regularly update all medical records including the medical information for each pupil on iSAMS Maintain safe storage, usage and disposal of medical drugs and supplies Maintain all the first aid kits on the school campus, excluding those in the sports centre.
These are checked and replenished each term.

Ordering stock each term To input and update individual pupils' medical information on iSAMS as required To identify, implement and evaluate individual health care plans for pupils with medical conditions, in liaison with parents (e.g. severe allergies) Maintain an up to date list of pupils with severe allergies who have been prescribed
Epipens for display in the staff rooms and kitchen

Maintain an up to date list of pupils with food intolerances for display in the staff rooms and kitchen To co-ordinate all government-led immunisation programmes (and staff flu vaccinations) Work with the Director of Estates on the updating of health and safety statement and all associated policies (administration of medication, infection control, first aid, etc) Keep records of all reported accidents and log with the Director of Estates

Other duties

To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person Attend health and safety meetings Attend house staff meetings Attend staff meetings Liaise with relevant staff to identify areas of concern and referring vulnerable pupils to the appropriate agencies
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time after consultation with the post holder.

SCHOOL NURSE - PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Professional nursing qualification - Registered

General Nurse with relevant post-registration experience

Current NMC registration

A commitment to CPD

A minimum of three years full time nursing
experience

First Aid at Work qualification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & PERSONAL

QUALITIES

Ability to diagnose and treat minor ailments and injuries

Ability to recognise more serious ailments and injuries and treat them appropriately

Ability to provide healthcare advice to pupils and their parents

Ability to relate well as a professional nurse and understand the needs of a diverse pupil body

Ability to gain the trust of pupils and encourage them to talk about any concerns they may have

Ability to deal with sensitive issues

Ability to remain calm in an emergency

Ability to work well in a team and alone

Ability to manage time efficiently and to meet agreed priorities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, parents and pupils.

Experience working within an educational setting

Be responsible and conscientious

Be flexible, adaptable and non-judgemental

Good basic IT skills (MS Office and management information systems)

DISPOSITION

Self motivated

Professional manner and attitude

Tactful and patient

Well-developed listening skills, demonstrating an understanding of others' needs and perspectives

Willingness to attend appropriate on-going training

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site gym Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person