School Nurse

Role IntroductionWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the College as a School Nurse with the Health Centre department. The role of the School Nurse is to provide nursing care to pupils and first aid to staff. You will also be responsible for providing basic assessment of minor illness and injury, monitoring long-term conditions, keeping records of patient consultations, drug administration and updating immunisation records. You will also run nursing clinics such as morning surgery, asthma, vaccination and wound care clinics. This is a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover, commencing September 2026. Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Main DutiesResponsible for providing nursing care for in-patients and out-patients; Ensure observations of in-patients are updated regularly and recorded accurately; Responsible for the general care of pupils who are unwell in the Health Centre, supplying them with a light meal if required (the College provides training on food hygiene); Supervise morning surgery with the doctors; ensuring pupils who are in-patients are seen daily by their doctor; Assist with care of out-patients including triage, venepuncture, and wound care; Responsible for administration of medicines and treatments; including asthma care and allergy care; Carry out assessments and provide treatment of minor injuries and sport injuries; Provide travel immunisations and routine immunisations; Be involved in health promotion and health education of a variety of topics; Ensure medicals are carried out for all new pupils, accurately updating their records (with height, weight, urine, BP, VA, PEFR, etc); Active participation in training and team development activities,