Paediatric Nurse
16 Apr 2024,
Elysium Healthcare
190 Barnet Rd, Potters Bar EN6 2SE
Registered General Nurse | School nurse
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Appointment Brief
To start: September 2021
One of the top co - educational schools in the country Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 14 June
The Role
JOB PROFILE
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and caring professional nurse to join the health centre
team which has the care of our pupils across the age range (3 - 18 years) and a particular care
for our boarders.
The aim of this role is to support pupils’ health and wellbeing, providing a caring service to our
165 boarding pupils and any pupil or member of the community who becomes unwell during
their time at school.
Relationships: The nurse reports to the Lead Nurse. The health centre team strives to devel-
op and maintain positive and mutually supportive relationships with the wider school communi-
ty and therefore good communication skills, an ability to work flexibly in a team and a sense of
humour are essential.
Main Duties: To provide high quality and effective health care, meeting and surpassing the
National Minimum Standards for boarding schools and providing excellent care for our pupils
in line with NMC guidelines. To work in conjunction with the pastoral teams in the Senior and
Prep school to provide physical and mental health first aid and emergency care to all members
of the school community and visitors whilst on site.
The Role
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Medical and First Aid
• Provide medical care to pupils and first aid and
emergency care to all members of the commu-
nity, and visitors whilst on site
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient
care of pupils with minor ailments, chronic
illness, accidents and injuries and support well-
being and mental health
• Maintain safe storage, usage and disposal of
medical drugs and supplies
• Organise school medical examinations and oth-
er surveillance audits
• Record ordering and dispensing of medication
following medication protocols
• Work with boarding staff to arrange for board-
ing pupils to attend any medical or other health
appointment and arrange transports and es-
corts as required
• Being available to staff leading trips to offer
advice and information regarding individual pu-
pils, their health conditions and medication
• Provide basic First Aid knowledge to staff and
train staff on procedures if faced with a medical
emergency such as anaphylaxis or cardiac ar-
rest
• Provide first aid kits for school trips and main-
tain stock of all school first aid kits
• Keeping pupils’ medical supplies up to date
(epipens, inhalers etc)
• Working closely with the First Aid co -
ordinator on a Saturday to ensure an outstand
ing level of care for Caterham pupils and their
opponents.
Day to day and long term efficiency of the Health
Centre
• Work closely and collaboratively with other
members of the Health Centre team and the
larger pastoral team
• Maintain treatment room stock and ensure it is
hygienic and tidy
• Organise and run nurse drop - in clinics for board-
ers and day pupils
• Organise doctors’ surgeries, including advising
pupils to attend and referring to the School Med-
i c a l O f f i c e r a s a p p r o p r i a t e
• Be a visible and reassuring presence around the
site on a Saturday including in the Boarding
Houses, at match teas and pitch side.
Communication and record keeping
• Update medical records on the school database
and liaise with parents as necessary if further
information is needed
• Process the medical details of all incoming pupils
and ensuring that this information is entered ac-
curately into iSams and appropriate areas such as
the Catering Dept are informed
• Maintain medical records accurately, confidential-
ly, safely and in a timely manner in line with
school policies allowing for rapid retrieval of in-
formation
The Role
• Store relevant information using CHIP and remain
up to date with CHIPS written by other staff
• Ensure medical care plans and personal evacuation
plans are developed and written for pupils requiring
them, ensuring relevant staff are involved
• Receive new boarding pupils and any medication
being a point of contact for parents and guardians
about health issues
Pastoral support
• To be a listening ear and, often, a first ‘port of call’
for pupils, signposting support and passing on con-
cerns to the appropriate people as necessary
• Work with and advise members of SLT in the Sen-
ior and Prep schools, the Deputy Head (P&W), the
DSLs, the BHMMs and other staff on medical and
pastoral matters as appropriate, maintaining pupil
confidentiality wherever possible
• Contribute to the Wellbeing curriculum, particular-
ly with the boarding community on matters such as
personal hygiene, sexual health and drugs and alco-
hol
• Promote health education throughout the school
population and provide confidential health advice,
counselling and referral as appropriate
Attributes
• The ability to interact effectively with all members
of the school community, combining confidence
and assertiveness in a calm, courteous and profes-
sional manner
• Tact and absolute discretion in dealing with all mat-
ters
• Independence but with the ability to work as part
of a wider team of support and pastoral staff • Flexibility in approach to people and to working
arrangements
• Able to respond calmly, quickly and willingly to
urgent and unexpected requests
• Appreciation of, and sympathy for, the objectives of
the school
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• A currently registered nurse (essential)
• Maintain and enhance your personal professional
development in areas relevant to the role in ac-
cordance with guidance from regulatory and pro-
fessional bodies
• Develop an understanding of common mental
health conditions, particularly those regularly seen
in adolescents and children and be able to recog-
nise and support as appropriate
• Previous experience in A&E, Practice Nursing or
Paediatric Child Care would be advantageous but
just as important is a genuine interest in working
with young people and children.
• A valid First Aid Certificate (HSE recognised) or to
take an appropriate course within three months of
taking up the post.
• Clean, valid driving license (desirable)
Note: The post holder may be required, within rea-
son, to perform duties other than those given in the
job description for the post. The particular du-
ties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary
from time to time without changing the character of
the duties or the level of responsibility entailed
Conditions of Service
Hours : Our nurses work on a shift basis. Hours required will be between 23 and 27 hours per
week spread across 3 days including Saturdays. Weekday shifts are between 7:45am – 6pm and
Saturday shifts are 8:45 - 6pm.
This is a term time role with a salary based on Band 6 of the NHS Agenda for Change salary scale
(pro - rated for hours and to 34 weeks per year).
Your salary will include pro - rata of 5 weeks paid annual leave.
CHILD PROTECTION
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants
must be willing to participate in child protection training and screening appropriate to the post,
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post - holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere
to and ensure compliance with the School’s child protection policies at all times. If in the course
of carrying out the duties of the post the post - holder becomes aware of any actual or potential
risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the
School’s Child Protection Liaison Officer.
Benefits
We pride ourselves on the best support and care for our academic and bursarial
staff – a school is only as strong as those working within it. As such, our staff enjoy a
range of benefits and enjoy the strong sense of community that pervades the school.
Continuous Professional Development
All staff have access to generous professional development training as part of the school’s performance
development and appraisal process. The focus at Caterham School is on encouraging and supporting individuals
to continue to develop their skills to provide the finest teaching and learning for our students.
Counselling and Legal Advice Service
A free, confidential 24 hour telephone service available 365 days per year.
Fee Remission
Discount available on school fees. Please contact the HR department for full terms and conditions.
Pension Scheme
Legal and General Stakeholder scheme with an employer’s contribution of up to 10% as appropriate.
Subsidised Sports Centre Membership
Subsided Membership to Caterham School’s Sports Centre with extensive fitness suite, 25 metre indoor pool,
sports hall and programme of fitness classes.
Free meals whilst on duty
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner during term time, and where available during the school holidays.
Cycle Scheme
A salary sacrifice scheme which provides vouchers available for a wide range of suppliers and includes e - bikes
and accessories.
The Application Process
Please complete the application online via the school
website at:
https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about/careers/
support - staff - vacancies/
If you have any questions or queries, please contact
Julie Hillier, HR Officer
hr@caterhamschool.co.uk or call 01883 335025
The closing date is : Monday 14 June at 9:00am
First interviews will be held via video link later the
same week
The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage
of the recruitment process; early applications are
encouraged.
Caterham School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. All offers of employment are subject
to an enhanced DBS check.
INSPIRING EDUCATION FOR LIFE
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Harestone Valley Road
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Surrey
CR3 6YA
Tel: 01883 343 028
Fax: 01883 347 795
Email: enquiries@caterhamschool.co.uk
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