Nurse

The Independent Schools Council; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tonbridge School is recruiting part-time nurses to join a dedicated Medical Centre team serving around 800 boys, including 450 boarders. You will provide professional clinical care and pastoral support across general practice and acute care, working 24-hour on-site during term-time.

Essential: Registered General Nurse with a current NMC pin. Shifts include day 8am–6pm and night 5.45pm–8am (sleeping shift).

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with a current NMC pin.
• Experience in general practice nursing and acute care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical nursing care and pastoral support to pupils.
• Support a range of care from general practice to acute care.
• Contribute to 24-hour on-site cover during term-time.
• Collaborate with Housemasters, teachers, parents and School Doctors.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

NMC Pin

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

The Medical Centre plays a central role in the provision of outstanding pastoral care at Tonbridge School. The centre, an eleven-bedded unit, is staffed by the Medical Services Manager, a team of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and General Assistants who provide care 24 hours a day during term-time whilst the boys are resident in School.

There are approximately 800 boys, of whom about 450 are boarders, and the Medical Centre is responsible for their full health supervision whilst at School. The Medical Centre has daily contact with a variety of people both within and outside the School infrastructure, such as Housemasters, teachers, parents and the School Doctors.

We are looking for Nurses to join our team on a part time, term time basis.

Our team of nurses provide professional and compassionate clinical care and support to the boys, covering a broad range of care from general practice nursing duties, acute care and pastoral support.

It is essential that all applicants are Registered General Nurses (either Adult or Child) and have a current NMC Pin and registration.

Duty shifts are as follows:

• Day Shifts: 8am to 6pm
• Night Shifts: 5.45pm to 8am – please note this is a sleeping shift.

Currently we are recruiting for the following shifts:

• Mon: 8am to 6pm
• Tue: 5.45pm to 8am Wed
• Fri: 5.45pm to 8am Sat

Closing date: Thursday 17 September at 10am

Tonbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.