School Nurse- Maternity Cover

School Nurse- Maternity Cover

School Nurse for Maternity cover required to work part-time (3 days a week term time only) to job share with the current nurse.

The purpose of the role is to provide a high standard of care and first aid to pupils, and to provide first aid to members of staff and any visitors while on site.

The work involved is as demanding as it is rewarding, and the successful candidate will wish to play a full part in the life of one of the country’s leading schools, while enjoying the benefits of working for approximately 37 weeks per year.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential Criteria

• An RN Qualification or equivalent (the School will meet the costs of on-going professional development) with a valid NMC PIN
• Current NMC registration
• First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid qualifications (the school will meet the cost of training)

Desirable Criteria

• Specialist community Public Health Nursing qualification at degree or postgraduate level
• First Aid instructor qualification
• Post registration training (eg Asthma, Diabetes, Mental Health etc)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals / teams and also on own initiative
• Knowledge of medicine and nursing practices relating to children and child related conditions
• Comprehensive knowledge of first aid
• Awareness of current public health services and legislation

Desirable Criteria

Experience of working in education/boarding education

Skills

Essential Criteria

• Keen attention to detail with a methodical approach. Accurate, clear and appropriate record keeping skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to communicate with a variety of people: pupils, staff, parents etc.
• Well organised. Ability to work systematically, to prioritise and to meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills and a willingness to receive ICT training appropriate to the post

Hours

You will work for 37 weeks per year (term time only ), plus an additional 3 weeks outside of term time, according to the needs of the School.

Your normal working hours will be 8.00am to 4.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, with a 30 minute daily unpaid lunch break, totalling a working week of 24 hours.

There are, occasionally, times when the School Nurse may be asked to work outside the above stated hours, e.g. being available for staff meetings or training after school or for the (very) occasional Saturday morning or weekday evenings for extra-curricular events.

Salary

The salary for the role will be in accordance with Bands 5 or 6 of the NHS Nursing Pay Scale, depending upon qualifications and experience.

The actual salary will be pro rata for 24 hours worked per week for 40.9 weeks per year (34 weeks term-time work, 3 weeks non-term-time work and 3.9 weeks paid holiday).

Applications

A letter of application should be sent with a fully completed application form and Equal Opportunities form to the HR Officer, recruitment@sjcs.co.uk.

St John’s College School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to a criminal background check and proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.