School Nurse Job

I am recruiting for a registered nurse to join a non-selective independent day and boarding preparatory school for boys aged 6-13 in Ascot, England. It occupies a 15-acre semi-rural campus across from Ascot Racecourse. You will join a team of House Parents and matrons in this happy, friendly boys’ boarding prep school. Advertised a 30 hours per week there is some degree of flexibility for the right person - previous experience in a similar environment is a real advantage but not essential.

The successful applicant must live within approximately fifteen miles of Ascot and a full driving licence is essential.

The Role:
• Managing the school ’surgery’ in line with OFSTED and ISI recommendations.
• Providing day to day care for pupils and staff.
• Managing twice weekly doctors surgeries and all NHS administration
• Liaising with the GPs and other HCP in the external multi-disciplinary team.
• Support to members of staff involved in pastoral care and attend bi-termly meetings.
• Being available during term time so that staff at Papplewick can contact the Nurse by telephone if necessary.
• Key member of staff for safeguarding and child protection
• Administering medications and managing over the counter and prescription medications for boarders within protocols.
• Monitoring chronic diseases such as Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Anaphylaxis Devise, implement and evaluate Care plans where appropriate.
• Pitch side First Aid and assessment of sports injuries on the field.
• The assessment of minor childhood illnesses and injuries and documentation of HSE reportable accidents.
• Training of teaching staff/boarding staff in the administration of medicines and long term medical conditions.
• Maintenance of medical stock and first aid boxes.
• Producing and reviewing policies e.g. for the administration of medicines and first aid.
• Ensuring staff first aid training needs are met
• Insuring maintenance of AED device
• Promote health and contribute to health education in school
• Support external school Aged Vaccination Team in the administration of scheduled Childhood immunisations.
• Carry out health surveillance and monitoring as appropriate.
• Have excellent knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Write and update school policies as required by OFSTED and ISI.

You:
• Must be a qualified Nurse.
• Must have the ability to offer high level and compassionate pastoral care.
• Must have the ability to take responsibility for making decisions on medical issues involving the boys.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be able to communicate with parents effectively.
• Have a well-developed sense of humour
• Have an understanding that, at its heart, prep school life should be fun.
• Have a good level of competency in the use of ICT.
• Have a willingness to promote and safeguard the welfare of all the boys.
The School Nurse is responsible to the School Doctor, the Headmaster, and the Headmaster’s Wife.
Hours: 30 hours per week involving flexible hours to suit the right candidate.
Salary: Will be not less than £33,000 depending on experience. The School is in session for 33 weeks a year.
Interviews: ASAP
Start: Jan 2025