Bank School Nurse

Repton School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Repton School is seeking a Bank School Nurse to join our healthcare team, delivering first aid and clinical care to pupils at Repton School and Repton Prep during term time. The role focuses on illness, injuries and wellbeing within the Health and Wellbeing Centre, including boarding house care and collaboration with staff and families.

You will support pupils with mental health and wider medical needs, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring GDPR-compliant communication with parents and

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with current registration and authority to practice in the UK.
• Experience supporting pupils in a school health setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage minor illnesses, injuries and first aid within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, treatment and advice for illness, accidents and sports injuries to pupils.
• Support pupils with mental health, sexual health and wider medical needs under supervision.
• Liaise with parents, colleagues and external health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately record medical information and ensure confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Skills

First aid

Job description

Repton School is seeking a Bank School Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team, providing high-quality nursing care to pupils across Repton School and Repton Prep during term time.

Working predominantly at our Senior School campus, you will provide a wide range of nursing support, including first aid, treatment and advice relating to illness, accidents and sports injuries, as well as supporting pupils with their mental health, sexual health and wider medical needs.

Working collaboratively with pupils, parents, colleagues, GPs and other healthcare professionals, you will also contribute to health promotion, health surveillance and wider public health initiatives within the school community. There may also be occasions where cover is required at Repton Prep.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical

• To hold a valid first aid certificate and be willing to administer first aid as necessary.
• To plan and deliver general care of ill children in the Health and Wellbeing Centre and boarding houses.
• Liaison with other healthcare professionals, parents and the boarding community as necessary.
• To administer and record prescribed and non-prescribed medication to pupils with guidance in line with medication administration policy.

Communications

• Communicate effectively with other team members, wider school staff, healthcare professionals, parents, carers and guardians.
• Actively assist in the development and maintenance of pastoral care within the Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Information Processing

• Accurately record and report findings on the pupil electronic record and NHS system in a timely manner and update the medical and boarding teams when appropriate.
• Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information in line with data protection and GDPRguidelines.
• To ensure that medical and sensitive information is kept confidential.

Health and Safety

• Ensure safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and medications.
• To use protective measuresand Personal Protective Equipmentin accordance with infection control policy and guidance.
• Reporting of all major injuries/accidents to Compliance Manager.

Please view the job pack for a detailed list of duties.

Package Description

Location: Repton and Repton Prep School

Hours: Adhoc, in line with the support needs of the Schools.

Hourly rate: To be discussed at interview. Hourly rate will vary dependent upon skills and level of experience.