We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and skilled College Nurse to join the Student Services team at Brockenhurst College on Term Time Only Basis, 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive acompetitive salary of £36,950 - £38,821 pro rata. We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities. About the role: In this key role, you will lead and manage a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme that supports the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and promotion of student health across the college community. As the College Nurse, you will play a vital part in ensuring that students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn by delivering high-quality health services, offering advice and interventions on a wide range of physical and mental health concerns, and working collaboratively with internal pastoral, safeguarding, and counselling teams, as well as with external health professionals and agencies. This is a dynamic and student-centred position that requires sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to inclusive and preventative health care in an educational setting. Responsibilities as our College Nurse will include: Being a member of the College's first aid team of staff responding to first aid needs of staff, students and visitors Overseeing the safe storage of emergency/prescribed medication Regular meetings with college first aiders to ensure they feel confident and capable of undertaking their duties effectively. Ensure that the First Aid rota is up to date and that the college has appropriate cover across all sites. Manage the training needs of all college first aiders, including arranging training as required. Support staff in planning residential trips and offsite activities to ensure that students with medical conditions are appropriately supported, and that staff have the necessary knowledge and training if required. Liaising with students, parents/carers and all stakeholders to ensure that appropriate care and support is provided during their time at college for students who have specific/long term health conditions Overseeing the uploading of medical information and keep robust records using the College computer systems that may require staff use in the event of an emergency Overseeing emergency medical plans and information working closely with families and the Health and Safety Partner Supporting student's mental health needs, working closely with the Intensive Support Team to ensure students are safe and supported. Providing treatment as appropriate to students suffering illness or injury on the College premises during the day Effectively liaising with other health professionals. Liaising with other members of the Pastoral and Welfare Team including Counsellors, Curriculum Progression Managers, the Health and Safety Partner to promote health and well-being to students and staff Providing individual health advice, including sexual health and contraception to students at regular ‘clinic' sessions As our College Nurse, you'll ideally have: A current nursing qualification or equivalent Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience with working with young people A minimum of two years' experience in a nursing role Knowledge of legislation relating to confidentiality, child protection and data protection Knowledge of local area health services Good Interpersonal skills Own car with business use insurance Able to travel between college sites across the Forest on occasions Some flexibility in working hours to cover for colleague where required Benefits: 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College. On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Free eye care vouchers Free secure onsite parking Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out) Weekly staff football If you feel you are the right candidate for this College Nurse role,then please click ‘ apply' now! We'd love to hear from you! Closing Date: Monday 02 June Interview Date: Wednesday 11 June The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. ADZN1_UKTJ