Part-time, Term-time only, School Nurse at More House School

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

Clinical:

To deliver high quality nursing care to pupils;

To provide first aid and attend emergency situations;

To accompany pupils for medical / dental visits or hospital where required;

To provide up-to-date and appropriate clinical advice and care ensuring pupil safety at all times;

To provide an environment which is conducive to the development of a trusting relationship with pupils that takes into account their wishes and feelings;

To provide support for pupils with chronic conditions and/or returning after a prolonged period of absence;

To provide the necessary arrangements when a boarding pupil needs to see a doctor, dentist and/or other health professional;

To maintain health records for each pupil, and identify pupils who require Medical Care Plans and Risk Assessments;

To support the Local Health Authority School Nurses in delivering immunisation programmes in line with government recommendations;

To administer over the counter and prescribed medications and to train school and boarding staff on administering medication in accordance with national, local and school policies;

To identify areas for clinical development;

To ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Code of Professional Practice and other N.M.C. advisory papers;

To be aware of, and use Gillick Competence and Fraser Guidelines in the assessment of pupils needs.

Daily Medical Centre Management:

To identify and manage the health needs of pupils and ensure medical care plans are updated as required or annually at minimum;

To keep the department tidy and clean and adhere to infection control guidelines, report any damage or inadequacies in equipment;

To update medical information on the schools database (Engage);

To ensure the correct reporting of all accidents within the school, and alert the Senior Leadership Team when an accident may be reportable to RIDDOR;

To manage first aid and medication requirements for school trips in conjunction with the Trip Leader;

To take responsibility for checking and re-stocking first aid boxes throughout the school.

Communication:

To communicate appropriately with pupils taking into consideration their level of understanding, cultural / ethnic background and any potential barriers;

To ensure good communications and close liaison with parents / guardians and staff when a pupil is unwell whilst maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality;

To maintain close links with the Residential team and support them appropriately including daily handover of boarding pupils who have attended the Medical Centre;

To develop and maintain good relationships with all school staff and outside agencies such as local primary health care teams and local hospitals.

Other Duties:

To assist with teaching health education throughout the school and provide pupils with appropriate health promotion literature;

To commit to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at the school;

To participate in staff programmes for training, in particular safeguarding and Health and Safety;

To maintain and develop own professional knowledge and awareness and participate in the NMC revalidation programme;

To share in the school-wide responsibility for the wellbeing and discipline of pupils;

To promote the good work of the school in the wider community;

To take part in the performance management / appraisal cycles;

To attend all mandatory training;

Apart from the duties summarised in this job description, the Headmaster and Deputy Head (Pastoral) reserve the right to include other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work.

General Responsibilities:

To treat all pupils, colleagues, parents and stakeholders in accordance with the Schools values of Kindness, Spirit and Responsibility

To ensure that all activities are undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety provisions

To help ensure the tidiness, the monitoring and safe storage of all equipment used in the department

Attendance at INSET training days and other formal out of School functions, including Founders Day

To maintain appropriate records, and complete all administrative tasks associated with the role in a timely and accurate manner

The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN or RGN and currently on the N.M.C. Register.
• BSC in Nursing / relevant subject, or equivalent qualification and experience

Desirable

• RN Child, RSCN or RGN with paediatric experience
• Up-to-date 3 Day First Aid at Work certificate

Experience

Essential

• Two years post registration experience.
• Knowledge and skills in the management of long-term conditions and complex needs, e.g. Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma, Mental Health. Willingness to attend a First Aid at Work Training Course.
• Evidence of a commitment to own professional development in relation to paediatric nursing
• Competence with basic Information Technology applications, including those within the Office 365 suite
• Holder of a full clean driving licence and ability to use a car for work if required.

Desirable

• Paediatric and / or school nursing experience or experience of working in an educational environment
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience of working within an Accident and Emergency - Department, Practice Nursing or Minor Injuries Unit
• Previous experience of working with the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools
• Ability to deliver training to colleagues
• Experience of using a school Management Information System (MIS), such as SIMS, iSAMS or Engage. (The School uses Engage).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong sense of humour, optimistic enthusiasm and inclination to embrace challenge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with young people, demonstrating an understanding of, and commitment to, professionalism and teamwork.
• Excellent standard of written and verbal English, record-keeping and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Strong and secure personal commitment to the schools ethos and aims, promoting the best possible outcomes for pupils.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of resilience and professionalism in the face of challenge.
• Readiness to identify and respond with appropriate initiative to new challenges.
• Understanding of own strengths and areas for development.

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.

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

More House School

Address

More House School

Moons Hill

Frensham

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 3AP

Employer's website

https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)