School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse – RGN, RLDN/RN
Position: School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse RGN, RLDN/RN
Location: Lufton College, Somerset, BA22 8ST
Full Time 24 hours, can increase to 40 hours per week across two sites.
Salary £31,049 - £38,682 pro rata dependant on hours and experience.
Main duties of the job
The School/College Nurse is an integral part of the young persons educational journey, ensuring that all aspects of their physical health needs are met to the highest standard, in collaboration with external General Practitioners, Paediatricians, and other health care professionals. The role includes writing reports, attending reviews, implementing evidence‑based care plans, medication management, delivery of workshops for best practices, face‑to‑face support, and advocating for the students and liaising with families, professionals and Local Authorities.
About us
Cambian Lufton College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting young people between the ages of 16 – 25 to build valuable life skills, qualification and confidence to support them on their journey towards independence. The new leadership team has recognised this success and wants to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people alongside developments across the college.
The College prides itself on offering meaningful packages of education to those who have in the past struggled to access conventional mainstream services; offering each young person and adult an individually tailored and holistic programme of support, equipping them to face the challenges of later life.
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Cambian Lufton College. The learning Disability Nurse will work alongside the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.
Candidate Profile
* RGN/RLDN/RNC qualified with a current NMC PIN number.
* Strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism and experience working with these conditions.
* Working knowledge of physical health conditions such as Epilepsy, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis.
* Knowledge around Safeguarding and keeping others safe.
* Excellent understanding of safe and effective medication management within children’s homes/schools.
* Ability to communicate clearly to others using a variety of platforms, including nonverbal communication.
* Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
* Ability to work autonomously within a residential/ward environment.
* Experience of engaging successfully with children or young adults in some capacity.
* Ability to be flexible with hours to assist with effective quality of care in the school.
In return we offer:
* Full support from a multidisciplinary team
* Regular clinical supervision
* Developmental opportunities
* Research opportunities & support
* Internal/external training on new initiatives
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)
* Full induction training provided
* Mentoring and ongoing support from experienced professionals
Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Person Specification
Please refer to job description above.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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