Nurse – Term time – Part time

Tonbridge School; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

DBS enhanced check

Job summary

Tonbridge School is seeking qualified Nurses to join the Medical Centre on a part-time, term-time basis. The team delivers professional clinical care 24 hours daily during term time and provides pastoral support to pupils across the boarding environment.

Applicants must be Registered General Nurses with an active NMC pin and Disclosure enhanced level. Shifts include day 8am-6pm and sleeping night shifts 5:45pm-8am, with a DBS requirement and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC pin.
• DBS Disclosure Enhanced Level.
• Experience in paediatric or school-based nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice nursing duties and acute care for pupils.
• Deliver compassionate clinical care and pastoral support to students.
• Work as part of a team within the School Medical Centre to ensure 24h care during term-time.

Skills

Patient care

Pastoral support

Team coordination

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Child)

Tools

Medical equipment

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.

Currently we are recruiting for the following shifts:

Duty shifts

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced Level.