College Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role

The College Nurses report to the Senior College Nurse and liaise with the College doctor in order for the College to promote health and wellbeing and provide the highest possible standard of medical and pastoral care for students. The Vice-Principal (Pastoral) has overall responsibility for the nursing team.

Our team of seven nurses and two healthcare assistants operate from a suite of modern medical rooms located in the Main College building.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to and promote the Colleges ethos of dedication, decency, trust and mutual respect.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate genuine passion and interest for speaking to people of all nationalities around the world, and will be expected to contribute to and promote the Colleges ethos of dedication, decency, trust and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

staffing open surgeries on a rota basis mornings/evenings;

staffing weekend surgeries on a rota basis;

attending to students who are sick in their boarding houses;

arranging and delivering meals to sick students in their boarding houses;

administering medication, as necessary;

liaising with the SIMS Officer regarding sick students absence from lessons;

undertaking new student medicals and vaccination clinics;

taking the lead in a chosen area of specialty;

maintaining medical database and written records;

accident/incident reporting, ensuring the relevant forms are completed and passed to the Health and Safety Officer;

arranging and coordinating checks/appointments for students at the local surgery, hospital and dentists, including organising the transport of students;

contributing to delivery of health education, including PHSE lessons, when required;

playing a high profile role at sporting events on campus;

checking first aid kits throughout the campus;

assisting with the purchasing/stock control of medical supplies;

providing cover during absence of other nursing team members;

maintaining professional competence by attending training courses, as required;

complying with policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, welfare, smoking in the workplace, security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting any concerns.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the College reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the College.

Essential requirements

recognised nursing qualification and current registration on sub part 1 or 2 with Nursing & Midwifery Council;

clear enhanced (with barred list information) DBS certificate;

current First Aid at Work certificate (or willingness to gain);

full, clean driving license.

Key Skills and Experience

The candidate should be able to demonstrate:

experience of treating illnesses and sporting injuries;

experience in dealing with mental health issues;

excellent interpersonal skills;

proven ability to relate to and care for young people;

proven organisational and administrative skills;

computer literate.

previous experience of boarding school nursing or childrens nursing is desirable.

Person Profile

A total commitment to and sympathy with Concords ethos of excellence within an international, joyful and kind environment are fundamental. Further, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

team player

confident

empathetic

calm

flexible

Working hours and benefits

Working hours will be in accordance with the published rota.

Working hours during either July or August will be dependent on the summer course rota.

Attendance is required in all weeks when there are students on campus and pre and post official College holidays to ensure department readiness/completion of administrative responsibilities.

Benefits include lunch which will be provided in the dining room at no charge, whilst the kitchen is in operation.

Holiday entitlement

Paid annual holiday entitlement is pro rata 7 working weeks (including public holidays), which must be taken during normal College holidays. Some public holidays are classed as normal working days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• recognised nursing qualification and current registration on sub part 1 or 2 with Nursing & Midwifery Council;
• clear enhanced (with barred list information) DBS certificate;
• current First Aid at Work certificate (or willingness to gain);
• full, clean driving license.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Concord College

Address

Acton Burnell

Shrewsbury

SY5 7PF

Employer's website

https://concordcollegeuk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)