School Nurse/Paramedic

Wells Cathedral School; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Wells Cathedral School is seeking a School Nurse or Paramedic to deliver a high-quality healthcare service to pupils and provide first aid to the School community.

The role requires NMC or HCPC registration with at least 2 years post-registration experience, plus knowledge of paediatric care, chronic illness management and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC as appropriate.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in paediatric care and managing chronic illnesses.
• Experience with safeguarding and mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and triage for pupils.
• Deliver first aid and health education.
• Coordinate with pastoral staff and parents when needed.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Paediatric care

Mental health support

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

2+ years post-registration

Job description

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 filtering rules.