Lead School Nurse

Competitive salary plus benefits

King's is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed, and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south-east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

From January 2022, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and innovative professional nurse to lead our medical team and to fulfil our goal of becoming a sector-leading medical and wellbeing centre. We may consider a later start date for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• The provision of a clinically effective, high-quality service of nursing care, emergency care and first aid for pupils, staff and visitors in the event of their being taken ill or having an accident on site

• The smooth running of the medical and wellbeing centre in line with recommended best practice and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery council
• Compliance with school policies and adherence to the code of confidentiality

Person Specification

This is an opportunity for a highly able and enthusiastic person to lead the successful transition of the medical centre into the medical and wellbeing centre. The ideal candidate will be a currently registered nurse, with extensive nursing experience, working in a hospital (A&E department or minor injuries unit, ideally), a school, a welfare office or a doctor’s surgery, or similar, and will ideally have either paramedic qualifications or experience of working with ambulance crews. 

The ideal candidate will also:

• Hold a current first aid certificate (HSE recognised)
• Have a strong understanding of common mental health conditions, particularly those regularly seen in adolescents and children, with the ability to recognise and support as appropriate
• Have the ability to build strong working relationships at a variety of levels
• Be a confident, assured communicator at all levels
• Be a good team player and able to work collaboratively
• Be empathetic, kind and an excellent listener
• Be well organised and able to prioritise tasks
• Be creative and innovative, with the ability to work independently
• Be comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment and remain calm under pressure
• Have a personable and professional manner with a strong work ethic
• Be able to demonstrate good IT skills and working knowledge of documents, spreadsheets and database systems

Further details can be found on our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 9am on Friday 19th November 2021. 

Interview date: w/c 22nd November 2021.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.