Overview
The primary function of the jobholder will be to provide safe and up-to-date first aid and medical care of pupils at the College in line with the College’s First Aid Policy and in accordance with the published National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.
Responsibilities
Depending on the specific shift/day worked, this will include (but is not limited to):
* Nursing: Working as part of a team to ensure there is cover as necessary in the Medical Centre.
* Undertaking the triage, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of injuries and illnesses in accordance with agreed protocols.
* Providing emergency care to pupils and, where necessary, staff and visitors to the College.
* Providing nursing advice to House and College staff as requested.
* Facilitate the smooth running of routine vaccination programmes in liaison with West Sussex Immunisation.
* Team, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.
* Detailed knowledge of and adherence to Child Protection Protocols within the College, discussing any concerns with the Senior Nurse and the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Providing ‘back-up’ first aid support during sporting events, as and when required to do so, in liaison with Player Welfare Team.
* Acting as one of the College’s designated First Aiders under H & S legislation.
* Supervising the surgeries held by the College doctor(s) and the College counsellors.
* Arranging outpatient visits for pupils, as and when required.
* Ensuring medical supplies are maintained in date and in specified quantities, reporting to the Senior Nurse if stocks need replenishing.
* Providing other health-care related services, as required, to ensure an outstanding level of care is maintained at all times.
Health Records and Education
* Documenting accurately all consultations and communications regarding pupils, staff & visitors.
* Ensuring the safe storage and administration of medicines according to NMS guidelines, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.
* Promoting Health Education on an individual basis.
CPD
* Be able to demonstrate you meet the CPD & Revalidation requirements for registered nurses as set down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Confidentiality & Communication
* Liaising regularly with the Senior Nurse on Medical Centre issues, and read the weekly Team Brief notes at the beginning of a shift.
* Liaising with the College Doctor as required.
* Liaising with the parents and house parents when necessary.
* Providing high levels of communications with House Parents and Matrons.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified to a minimum of RN1
* Appropriate first aid qualification
* Registered with the NMC
Experience
* Working as a Practice or School Nurse, or equivalent
Knowledge & Understanding
* Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, in particular Outlook, Excel and Word.
Skills and Competencies
* Excellent oral communication skills, particularly telephone manner
* Excellent written communication skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Proven ability to keep accurate records
* Ability to prioritise workload and to work to a high standard, following protocols with minimum supervision
* Ability to offer a high level of pastoral care to pupils
* Able to work with and motivate pupils, as well as developing a culture of mutual respect with the pupils
* Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
* Flexible approach to duties undertaken and working hours
* The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Empathy with the independent school sector
* The ability to work under pressure and react quickly to deal with emergencies
* Appreciation of the necessity to maintain complete confidentiality at all times
* Have emotional resilience and enjoy working with children
* Well organised with good time management
* Enthusiastic, with the ability to foresee what needs doing
* Willingness to develop self further and maintain professional development
Working hours
The Medical Centre is operational Monday to Friday, 7.30 am-7.00 pm, term time only and Bank Nurses are needed on a flexible basis.
Pay: £25.72 per hour (including holiday pay)
Additional benefits
* Free lunches are available during term time and there is parking on site.
* Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme with The Pensions Trust.
* Use of College facilities - library, gym and swimming pool.
Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
#J-18808-Ljbffr