School Nurse / Paramedic

Wells Cathedral School; Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Wells Cathedral School is seeking a School Nurse or Paramedic to deliver high-quality healthcare to pupils and first aid to the School community. The successful candidate will be NMC/HCPC registered with at least 2 years post-registration experience, and capable of handling paediatric care and mental health considerations.

Responsibilities include clinical care during term-time, out-of-hours cover as required, and contributing to safeguarding and pastoral support.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC as appropriate.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in first aid and paediatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically effective nursing care and first aid to pupils.
• Deliver healthcare services to the School community and assist with pastoral welfare.
• Support safeguarding and child protection screening as part of employment.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

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