Overview
We 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.
Contract
This is a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover, commencing September 2026.
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care to pupils and first aid to staff.
* Provide basic assessment of minor illness and injury, monitor long-term conditions, and keep records of patient consultations.
* Administer prescribed medications and update immunisation records.
* Run nursing clinics (morning surgery, asthma, vaccination and wound care).
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN.
* Education or continuing education within nursing; with a minimum of 1-year post registration experience.
* Dual qualification RN/Child Branch is desirable.
* Clear understanding of the NMC code of conduct.
* Experience working with immunisations, diabetes, asthma, and minor injury/illness is desirable.
* Experience in health education and health promotion is desirable.
* Experience of working with young people in a school environment is desirable.
* Well organised with an eye for detail.
Application
Applications close on 5 May 2026.
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