School Nurse

We work in effective partnership with families and other professionals to ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential, maximise their independence and go on to lead an active and fulfilling life in the community.

The purpose of the School Nurse role is to provide the school with a dedicated First Aid Coordinator and primary contact for pupils and staff requiring first aid information/support during your working hours. The individual will show care and kindness to any person in distress and assess individual requirements for appropriate action.

The School Nurse will also be responsible for students' health needs as detailed in their Education Health Care Plans, which may include liaising with parents, attending annual reviews, liaising with the in-house therapy teams, or external healthcare providers.

What will you do; (working part time 22.5 hours)

• To be the primary contact for all serious first aid incidents of pupils and colleagues during your working hours.
• Manage the writing, updating and signing off of all school health care plans which will involve liaising with teachers, parents and medical professionals.
• Manage receipt of pupil medication and permission to administer forms.
• Email distribution to teachers of pupils’ daily medical requirements.
• Manage a recording system to record visits to the medical room/team for reference and referral to Specialist Advisor, Group Leader, DSL
• Recording first aid medical logs on databridge and all pupil injury and illness related issues, contacting parents as required and collection arrangements if unwell.
• Monitoring first aid supplies and medication and re-ordering as required.
• To maintain the Medical Room and replenish all First Aid bags around school.
• Ensure that student medication accompanies students when they are off campus for any reason during the school day.
• Nasal flu vaccine co-ordination and staff vaccination (annually).

You will have;

• First Aid Qualification
• Registered Nurse
• Experience of either school nursing, paediatric nursing, adolescent health or A&E.
• Experience or awareness of special needs
• Experience of working independently in a workplace
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and remedy accordingly together
• An understanding of supporting diversity and equal opportunities

Safeguarding, you will

• Share our commitment to safeguarding and an ongoing culture of vigilance
• Follow School safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Follow child protection and whistle blowing procedures in place