Job Title: School Nurse
Location: Thatcham
Salary: Dependent on Experience and number of shifts.
Job type: Full Time or Part Time (term time only)
Your personal requests will be considered as far as possible. The clinical shift times are as follows with a paid half hour break:
- Early shift 7.30am to 3.00pm
- Late shift 2.00pm to 9.30pm
- Night shift 9.00pm to 7.45 am
About us:
This is an amazing opportunity to join our community on our beautiful site in West Berkshire looking after the medical needs of 600 boarding girls aged 11 – 18.
As one of the leading Girls’ Independent Boarding Schools in the Country we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, creative and enriching environment for our girls.
We are currently looking for a School Nurse to join our nursing team where our on-site purpose built Medical Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term time.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- To work with the nursing team to provide total nursing care and support for all the girls, together with all GP services/clinics available to this age group
- To assist with the smooth, effective running of the Health Centre.
- To be sensitive to the needs of teenage girls away from home in a boarding school environment, and be able to communicate and empathise with them.
- To communicate well at all levels with an understanding and confidence about medical confidentiality.
- To ensure records are kept accurately and in accordance with the relevant statutory bodies and be willing to use computer systems.
- To assist the Nurse Manager to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate care programmes and procedures
- To participate in such meetings and working parties as are deemed appropriate. School Nurse June 2021
- To undertake other reasonable tasks relevant to the needs of the School as the need arises.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Be a qualified RGN with up to date registration;
- Ideally have experience of working with young people (11 -18);
- Have experience of dealing with minor injuries;
- Have the ability to relate well to adolescents and enjoy their company;
- Have a flexible approach to working hours and shifts and be prepared to help out with staff cover from time to time;
- Have a calm, warm and kind manner;
- Be efficient, with good organisational skills;
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff in an appropriate way;
- Have a commitment to the provision of single-sex education for girls in a boarding environment;
- Have a commitment to the Downe House ethos, aims and aspirations;
- Be punctual and reliable;
- Have the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;
- Have the ability to work as a member of a team and accept direction;
- Be proactive and positive;
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Be computer literate;
- Have good judgement and have the ability to work on own initiative;
- Be committed to personal development and ongoing training and learning;
- Have a sense of humour;
- Be prepared to sometimes work at the weekend and during the night as per the agreed rota;
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adhere to and comply with the School’s Child Protection Policy statement at all times.
Benefits:
- Generous school holidays.
- During term time we provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals free of charge.
- Access to facilities e.g. swimming pool + Yoga.
- Special social occasions through the year when staff can mix with colleagues and family members.
- There is normally a Christmas Dinner with dancing, a Summer Staff Party in the marquee, and a Lent Term Dinner.
- You will receive initial induction training when you first join us.
- Employee Assistance Programme We offer confidential membership to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a wide range of free support services and advice, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Discounted School fees at the discretion of the Headmistress, staff may be eligible for up to two-thirds discount on day fees should their daughter be accepted into the School.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Lead Nurse, Qualified Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, School Nurse, Children’s Nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Primary Care Nurse, Nursing Coordinator, Paediatrics Nurse, First Level Nurse and Urgent Care Nurse may also be considered for this role.
