Part-time School Nurse

Summer Fields is one of the premier boys’ prep and pre-prep schools in the country, situated in 70 acres of superb grounds in North Oxford. The school has an excellent academic reputation and is extremely well resourced.

The school Health & Wellbeing Centre is located at the heart of the school and provides a 24- hour nursing service for pupils. There is a bright and cheerful clinic room, a private consultation room as well as a cosy in-patient area for pupils who require admission. The Health & Wellbeing Centre is supervised by a qualified Head Sister, who has overall responsibility for the day-to-day health matters in the school with the assistance of a small team of nurses. The school GPs hold twice weekly surgeries in the school and they are also on call to deal with emergencies.

We require a qualified Part-time School Nurse to join our Health & Wellbeing Centre team from September 2024. The weekly hours during full weeks of the term are two 12-hour on-call night shifts and two early shift or late shifts. The night shift position is a fixed term role covering maternity leave for approximately six months.

The successful candidates will be Registered Nurses, with an interest or experience in working with children. Previous Practice or School Nursing experience would be an advantage although not essential. The ability to work independently is essential as this position involves some lone working.

To apply please visit https://www.summerfields.com/recruitment to download the information pack and application form.

Closing date: Thursday 4 July 2024

Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.