School Nurse
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits include pension scheme, life assurance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Free staff lunch is provided during term times. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackheath, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackheath Prep |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Blackheath Prep is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational School Nurse. The successful candidate will lead on all aspects relating to First Aid and provide Medical Support to pupils at Blackheath Prep and, to some extent, the wider school community.
The successful candidate will hold an appropriate nursing qualification as a NMC registered nurse, be able to demonstrate commitment to continuing their professional development, and have strong knowledge of assessment of health needs of school-aged children. They will also demonstrate:
• Tact and discretion in dealing with all matters;
• The ability to respond calmly, quickly and willingly to urgent and unexpected
requests;
• Flexibility in their approach to people and to working arrangements;
• A proactive, positive attitude; and
• An understanding of the importance of medical and personal confidentiality
whilst also adopting a team approach to care.
Other valuable qualities include enthusiasm, understanding, organisational ability, a capacity to work hard and the ability to stay calm and good humoured under pressure.
AIMS OF THE POST
• To look after children who need medical attention. The School Nurse will be expected to have an appropriate nursing qualification and a current First Aid at Work qualification.
• To ensure a safe and hygienic environment, following health and safety regulations, carrying out risk assessments, and supervising children to prevent accidents.
AS A NURSE AT BLACKHEATH PREP
• Ensure first aid needs are assessed and addressed by assessing injuries and accidents, and follow procedures if pupils require emergency medical care.
• Being responsible for the medical care of pupils, ensuring that prompt and appropriate care is provided to individuals with general illness, injuries and medical conditions.
• Prepare and distribute incident slips to inform form teachers / parents of incidents.
• Work with parents and external agencies where required to devise, action and review care plans for pupils where appropriate.
• Work with the Assistant Head Pastoral and the wider pastoral team to support the social, emotional and mental health of pupils and deliver the highest standard of pastoral care.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents and incidents and inform the Chief Operating Officer of any accidents reportable under RIDDOR.
• Ensure pupil medication is stored correctly and is within its use by date.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, first aid and public health guidance, including the management of outbreaks, effective accident recording and updating medical policies as appropriate.
• Record pupil medical and first aid needs in iSAMS.
• Administer medication to pupils and ensure accurate records are kept and filed.
• Ensure first aid kits in school and first aid bags used for fixtures and trips are fully stocked.
• Liaise with the Premises Supervisor regarding first aid supplies needed.
• Manage the budget for first aid supplies.
• Deliver staff training on first aid matters eg use of Epi-pens.
• Organise and arrange regular First Aid Training courses for staff.
• Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the School’s First Aid policy is relevant and kept up to date.
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding management of pupils’ medical conditions, e.g. diabetes, asthma, epilepsy etc. as well as being a point of contact and support for parents and carers, offering appropriate advice and guidance when required.
• Liaise with the school catering company regarding pupil allergy (i.e. food allergy) management.
• Support with providing First Aid at school events such as Open Days and School Fairs.
• Support the teaching of science and PSHE where necessary.
Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Well-being
All members of staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.
Terms of Appointment
• The post is available from September 2024 on a permanent part time basis
(Mon-Fri, 10.15am-4.30pm)
• A competitive salary reflecting the level of experience to date
• Benefits including school fee remission, life assurance and pension scheme
• Wellbeing benefits including free annual eye test, annual flu vaccination and
access to our Employee Support helpline
• Travel benefits include Season Ticket Loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Free staff lunch and tea/coffee is provided during term time
How to Apply
Please send by email a completed application form and equal opportunities form, together with a covering letter to Emma Over, HR and Recruitment Assistant: recruitment@blackheathprep.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 13 May 2024
Interviews will be held on Monday 20 May 2024
***Please note that the recruitment campaign might end earlier as the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying***
The successful candidate will hold an appropriate nursing qualification as a NMC registered nurse, be able to demonstrate commitment to continuing their professional development, and have strong knowledge of assessment of health needs of school-aged children. They will also demonstrate:
• Tact and discretion in dealing with all matters;
• The ability to respond calmly, quickly and willingly to urgent and unexpected
requests;
• Flexibility in their approach to people and to working arrangements;
• A proactive, positive attitude; and
• An understanding of the importance of medical and personal confidentiality
whilst also adopting a team approach to care.
Other valuable qualities include enthusiasm, understanding, organisational ability, a capacity to work hard and the ability to stay calm and good humoured under pressure.
AIMS OF THE POST
• To look after children who need medical attention. The School Nurse will be expected to have an appropriate nursing qualification and a current First Aid at Work qualification.
• To ensure a safe and hygienic environment, following health and safety regulations, carrying out risk assessments, and supervising children to prevent accidents.
AS A NURSE AT BLACKHEATH PREP
• Ensure first aid needs are assessed and addressed by assessing injuries and accidents, and follow procedures if pupils require emergency medical care.
• Being responsible for the medical care of pupils, ensuring that prompt and appropriate care is provided to individuals with general illness, injuries and medical conditions.
• Prepare and distribute incident slips to inform form teachers / parents of incidents.
• Work with parents and external agencies where required to devise, action and review care plans for pupils where appropriate.
• Work with the Assistant Head Pastoral and the wider pastoral team to support the social, emotional and mental health of pupils and deliver the highest standard of pastoral care.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents and incidents and inform the Chief Operating Officer of any accidents reportable under RIDDOR.
• Ensure pupil medication is stored correctly and is within its use by date.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, first aid and public health guidance, including the management of outbreaks, effective accident recording and updating medical policies as appropriate.
• Record pupil medical and first aid needs in iSAMS.
• Administer medication to pupils and ensure accurate records are kept and filed.
• Ensure first aid kits in school and first aid bags used for fixtures and trips are fully stocked.
• Liaise with the Premises Supervisor regarding first aid supplies needed.
• Manage the budget for first aid supplies.
• Deliver staff training on first aid matters eg use of Epi-pens.
• Organise and arrange regular First Aid Training courses for staff.
• Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the School’s First Aid policy is relevant and kept up to date.
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding management of pupils’ medical conditions, e.g. diabetes, asthma, epilepsy etc. as well as being a point of contact and support for parents and carers, offering appropriate advice and guidance when required.
• Liaise with the school catering company regarding pupil allergy (i.e. food allergy) management.
• Support with providing First Aid at school events such as Open Days and School Fairs.
• Support the teaching of science and PSHE where necessary.
Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Well-being
All members of staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.
Terms of Appointment
• The post is available from September 2024 on a permanent part time basis
(Mon-Fri, 10.15am-4.30pm)
• A competitive salary reflecting the level of experience to date
• Benefits including school fee remission, life assurance and pension scheme
• Wellbeing benefits including free annual eye test, annual flu vaccination and
access to our Employee Support helpline
• Travel benefits include Season Ticket Loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Free staff lunch and tea/coffee is provided during term time
How to Apply
Please send by email a completed application form and equal opportunities form, together with a covering letter to Emma Over, HR and Recruitment Assistant: recruitment@blackheathprep.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 13 May 2024
Interviews will be held on Monday 20 May 2024
***Please note that the recruitment campaign might end earlier as the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying***