School Nurse/Paramedic, WYCOMBE ABBEY

Guardian Jobs; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycombe Abbey is seeking a dedicated School Nurse / Paramedic to join their Health Centre Team. This role involves providing comprehensive health services to students, working collaboratively with staff, and ensuring the wellbeing of all. The position requires flexibility in working hours and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified RGN.
• Experience in a nursing role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Health Centre Team.
• Provide 24-hour cover and liaise with boarding House staff.
• Be willing to work a variety of shifts.

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Wycombe Abbey School Nurse / Paramedic Job Description

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a School Nurse / Paramedic to work alongside the Health Centre Team, including the Health Centre Manager, School Nurses, and three visiting doctors. The role involves liaising closely with boarding House staff. The Health and Wellbeing Centre provides 24-hour cover with seven inpatient beds. The School Nurse / Paramedic must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including early, late, night shifts, and weekends.

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent, term-time only contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Hours and Salary

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, during Wycombe Abbey term time, including at least one night shift per week.
• Salary: Equivalent to RGN Band 5-6 (pro-rata), depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

• Closing date: Sunday 1 June 2025
• Interview date: Monday 9 June 2025
• How to Apply: Please see the job profile document for full information. To apply, complete an application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan, by selecting “Apply Now”. For questions, contact the HR Team at 01494 895575 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if suitable early applications are received.

Safeguarding and Legal Information

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all applicants must declare unspent convictions and conditional cautions, including all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). Further information is available in the Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.