Overview
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Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged from 2 to 18, located near the seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and personality to succeed during and after their school years. As our school nurse you will play a key role in the wellbeing of our students, providing day-to-day medical support to students of all ages and, when on duty, to boarding students.
We are seeking experienced medical professionals. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential for this post. Experience of working with children is also essential. Applicants from nurses with school experience as well as those from other nursing backgrounds are welcome.
Responsibilities
* Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
* Administer medicines to students
* Communicate with the local surgery and accompany boarders to appointments when on duty
* Work with the immunisation team to organise vaccination clinics
* Develop and monitor health plans for students
* Provide health promotion activities within the school
* Look after day students and boarders in the medical centre if they are unable to attend school
* Communicate with parents of day and boarding students
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Experience of working with children
* Ability to cope with safeguarding and medical emergencies
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexible, observant and able to prioritise
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly organised and confident
Benefits
* Health plan with coverage including optical, dental, chiropody, and other services; health club concessions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Westfield discounts on high street and online outlets
How to apply
Please apply by visiting the application link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000926
For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further, please contact us.
Safeguarding
Saint Felix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, two satisfactory references, and DBS registration.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Primary and Secondary Education
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