School Nurse

Careerline; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent primary school in Notting Hill seeks a dedicated School Nurse to support the health and well-being of its students. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, particularly with children, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive health outcomes in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• First aid for pupils and staff.
• Administer medications.
• Plan and monitor health care provision.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse or qualified Nursing Associate/Healthcare Assistant

Job description

School Nurse - London, W11
Term time only
Competitive Salary

Our client is a mixed, non-denominational independent primary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, serving students from the age of 4-13. They are looking to appoint a School Nurse at their popular co-ed school in the heart of Notting Hill to join a highly committed, friendly and passionate team.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse or qualified Nursing Associate/Healthcare Assistant with knowledge and awareness of children's health issues. They must have extensive experience of working with children and have a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues. The duties of the School Nurse will be varied, including: being the first point of call for pupils and staff requiring first aid; administer medications; plan, organise and monitor the provision of health care across the school, and; write policies, pupil care plans and maintain records.

You will need to have the ability to work under pressure and have good organisational, communication and IT skills. Good personal presentation, a friendly disposition and a willingness to participate in school life are considered important qualities for this position. This role will involve contact with, and responsibility for, children and will amount to 'regulated activity'.

The role will be term time only (including inset days) plus an additional 10 days per year in the school holidays. The working hours are 7.45am to 4.15pm. The salary will be up to £30,000 pa, depending on experience.

For full details, please apply online