Nurse Manager

St John's School, Leatherhead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager to oversee the health and wellbeing of its pupils. This rewarding role involves providing comprehensive physical and mental health care, alongside managing the Health Centre's daily operations. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in similar settings, enjoying a collaborative environment focused on student welfare. The school offers a supportive induction program, competitive remuneration, and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Pension scheme

Free meals during term time

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Well-equipped facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is advantageous.
• Ability to provide physical and mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and wellbeing provision for students.
• Oversee daily operations of the Health Centre.

Skills

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Experience with children

Effective communication

A & E experience

Practice nurse skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, working 37.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (term time plus 4 weeks). We would consider a job share for this position.

We are excited to recruit a Nurse Manager to manage the health and wellbeing provision at St John’s. This is a rewarding position for a postholder wishing to be an integral part of a caring health department within a leading Independent school.

The role will include the provision of physical, mental health and pastoral care to our pupils as well as the management and daily operations of the Health Centre, ensuring the highest standard of care and well-being for our pupils.

We require an experienced, dedicated and confident registered RGN to join their existing team of school nurses who provide quality nursing care. Experience working in a similar environment would be an advantage or have practice nurse skills / A & E experience. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and be friendly, approachable and able to communicate effectively

We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme for all levels of staff with the opportunity to progress within the team. As well as, competitive remuneration package and pension scheme, free meals are provided during term time, along with generous holiday entitlement and well-equipped facilities. Free on-site parking available and close proximity to local train station and bus links.

Interviews to take place week commencing 12 May 2025

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates and all applications will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”

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