Job Title: School Nurse/Paramedic
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: Day Shift – £14.86 p/h
Night Shift – £113.83 p/shift
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
The College has an incredible sense of community among its staff which can be felt immediately. The fascination of our setting is lasting and the Good Schools Guide describes the College as: “A successful, flourishing, dependable school with real spiritual heart.”
Our 400-acre site with its large leafy grounds, impressive playing fields and attractive school buildings offers modern facilities in a country setting, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds. With excellent transport links and only 30 minutes by train to central London stations, the College is 20 minutes’ drive from junction 25 of the M25, immediately off the A10. Also within easy access is London Stansted airport, which is a 20-minute drive.
The Role
The health centre consists of members of staff working on a rota basis. The health centre is a well-equipped medical centre used by students of all ages. The health centre is housed in a building called Old Hall which is to the rear of the main College site.
The main purpose of this role is to assist in taking responsibility for the medical welfare of our students. On occasion the health centre is used by some staff on an emergency basis.
Any other existing employment commitments should be discussed at interview and permitted for in your contract of employment.
The post-holder is expected to be loyal to the stated aims, objectives and ethos of the College and may not engage in any outside activity which, in the reasonable view of the headmaster, might interfere with the efficient discharge of his or her duties or is in conflict with the interests of the College.
Day Shift, 8.00am to 8.00pm – £14.86 gross per hour
Night Shift, 8.00pm to 8.00am – £113.83 gross per shift
Responsibilities include
- Responsible for medical welfare of boarding and day students.
- Administer medication and other treatment in line with health centre Protocol.
- Give First Aid to any student/staff who has sustained an injury.
- Arrange transport and staff to accompany patient if A&E visit required.
- Keep full and accurate medical records of all treatment and attention given to each student in your care.
- Maintain good communication with boarding staff and other health centre Staff.
- Cleaning and stocking of the health centre Treatment Room and Staff Room etc.
- The post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours on occasion with due notice, for which appropriate payment will be granted (by agreement).
Ideal candidate
- Registered Nurse or paramedic.
- Minimum 12 months experience post qualification.
- A valid pin number/registration
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Benefits
- Excellent catering facilities including school lunches during term time when the kitchens are open. Cakes and biscuits during break times in the staff common room and hot drinks machines.
- Use of the College sports facilities when not in use by students, including the gym and swimming pool.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discretionary closure of the College between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).
- An increase to 25 days'(FTE) annual leave following 5 years’ service plus public holidays.
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times.
- Lieu time is accrued when working beyond contractual hours. These hours can be taken off throughout the year, in addition to annual leave.
- Pension: Employee contribution 4% College contribution 8.5%.
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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.
