Head of Medical Services

£39,051 p.a. for 40 hpw and 41.4 working weeks

Oundle School is one of the country’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools, with 860 boarding and 250 day pupils. A further 250 day pupils attend Laxton Junior School. Oundle School enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence supported by outstanding pastoral care.

The Health Centre provides medical care and health services to boarders and day pupils across the School and a limited service to staff; it is integral to the health and wellbeing of pupils. The School Doctors operate GP surgeries for the boarders (under the NHS) at the Health Centre, while a team of Registered Nurses provide a range of health services. The Health Centre offers a 24/7 service to pupils in term time; the Head of Medical Services also works some weeks out of term time on strategic, planning and preparation matters.

We are seeking a Head of Medical Services to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the facility to ensure the highest level of care for pupils. This is a new post and whilst some practices are well embedded, others are new and require further development. The Head of Medical Services will need to develop a visible profile in the School and be able to lead effective and sustainable change amongst the nurses in the Health Centre, in order to provide the required service.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register with significant post registration experience. A good understanding of clinical governance, experience of young people, proven leadership skills and previous experience of managing budgets are essential.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website by clicking the apply button.

Application closing date: 5 August 2016 (9am)

First interview date: 17/18 August 2016

Second interview date: 24/25 August 2016

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.