College Nurse

Corpus Christi College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Nurse to provide health care and welfare advice to students. The role requires excellent counselling skills and experience with young people. Responsibilities include managing emergencies and supporting the wellbeing team. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Parking available

Use of College facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and mental health conditions.
• Ability to win confidence and trust.
• Previous experience in advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line health care and advice to students.
• Work closely with the wellbeing team and relevant college staff.
• Manage a range of medical, psychological, and other emergencies.

Skills

Excellent counselling skills

Empathy with young people

Ability to manage emergencies

Job description

Corpus Christi College is seeking a Nurse to provide first-line health care and health‑related welfare advice and first aid service to students. The College Nurse is a member of the College's Wellbeing team and works closely with the Head of Wellbeing, Senior Tutor, the Tutors, and the JCR and MCR Welfare Officers, as well as with other Heads of Department in aspects of their work that may involve student welfare.

The position will be part‑time, working 25 hours a week for 39 weeks of the year. The position will require an enhanced DBS check to be completed before commencement of employment.

The position requires experience of working with young people and patients with mental health conditions as well as managing a range of medical, psychological and other emergencies. Much of the work is advisory in nature, so essential requirements are excellent counselling skills and the ability to win the confidence and trust of young people.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.