School Nurse / Paramedic

RCNi Learning; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Cathedral School in Wells is seeking a School Nurse/Paramedic to provide a clinically effective, high-quality healthcare service to pupils and first aid to the school community. The successful candidate will be NMC or HCPC registered and have a minimum of two years post-registration experience.

The role requires paediatric care, chronic illness management and mental health support, with term-time plus one week, plus out-of-hours/overnight cover as required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Minimum of two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in paediatric care and managing chronic illnesses helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical healthcare to pupils and first aid to all members of the school community.
• Cares for pupils with chronic illnesses and supports mental health needs.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registered

Paediatric care

Mental health awareness

First aid

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Patron: His Majesty King Charles III

Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils 2 - 18 Years

School Nurse/Paramedic

Part-time or Full-time

Term time plus one week, out of hours/overnight cover as required

To commence ASAP

Wells Cathedral School is looking for a School Nurse or Paramedic to provide a clinically effective, high-quality service of healthcare to pupils and first aid care to all members of the School community. The successful candidate will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as appropriate, and have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of providing first aid, caring for paediatric patients with chronic illnesses and those who have mental health conditions, amongst other clinical and pastoral services.

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026, 12 noon

A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS f iltering rules.

Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909

Charity No. 310212