School Nurse

The School is looking to recruit a School Nurse to join the Medical Centre team.

Wellington School currently operates a School Health Centre which is open from 8am to 5pm Monday – Friday and 9am to 1.30pm on Saturdays during term time. Out of Hours cover is provided by an ‘on call’ rota.

 There are currently three School Nurses who work a variety of working patterns to cover the hours outlined above. This role will be 30 hours per week term time only plus weekly on call duties, on a variable rota system which will include some evenings, occasional overnight stays and weekends.

Reporting to the Lead Nurse, the purpose of the role is to ensure the provision of high quality nursing care, health advice and welfare support to pupils and other members of the school community and to plan, deliver and evaluate nursing interventions throughout the school.

As an experienced and qualified Nurse willing to undertake regular revalidation, the successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working and be able to work as part of a team and autonomously in a dynamic environment. Transferable skills are an advantage such as previous experience of teaching and strong administrative skills. Previous school nursing knowledge and experience would be advantageous but not essential. 

Successful applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child protection checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date – Sunday 13th October 2024