School Nurse - Greycoat Lumleys : Job Details

School Nurse JobI 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