Casual Nurse

Rate of Pay:

• £27.71 per hour

Working Arrangements:

• Zero Hours casual contract.
• Hours offered according to the needs of the School and availability of the successful candidate.
• On-site working.
• Term time only, 34 weeks per year

Start Date:

• As soon as possible

About the Role

You will contribute to the effective provision of healthcare through Palmer Health Centre, providing professional and compassionate care to members of the Bloxham School community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and responding to pupils and members of the school community who require medical intervention due to illness, injury or concerns about their health and wellbeing.
• Undertaking thorough assessments of accidents and injuries, providing appropriate treatment or referral where necessary.
• Communicating effectively with Housemasters/Housemistresses, Matrons, parents and colleagues regarding pupils’ health and care needs.
• Providing health education, information and resources to pupils, parents and staff where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and timely paper and electronic medical records.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to ensure effective handovers and continuity of care.
• Practicing in accordance with the NMC Code, relevant professional guidance and School policies and procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to GDPR, data protection and information-sharing requirements.
• Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns in accordance with School and Local Authority procedures.
• Participating in mandatory training, professional development and Palmer Health Centre training and meetings as required.
• Contributing positively to the wider work and development of the Medical Department.

About the Medical Team

The Medical Team at Bloxham School is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of the entire school community. The team provides professional medical care, support and ongoing health education, working closely with a local GP practice to ensure students have access to a wide range of medical services and expert care.

The team aims to create a safe and healthy environment where students can thrive, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing through attentive, responsive and professional healthcare.

About You

We are looking for a qualified nurse who is calm, caring and professional, with the ability to respond confidently to a wide range of health needs while working as part of a supportive team.

Essential:

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• First Aid qualifications.
• Experience working as a School Nurse or in an Occupational Health setting.
• Ability to work independently and within the limits of professional competence.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office/365.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A calm, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You will also be committed to maintaining high professional standards, undertaking continuing professional development and working collaboratively with colleagues for the benefit of pupils. The ability to build effective and appropriate relationships with pupils, staff, teachers, co-workers and parents will be essential to the role.

Why Join Bloxham School?

• Join a dedicated and professional medical team.
• Make a direct and meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of young people.
• Work within a supportive independent boarding school community.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a casual, zero-hours position.
• Maintain and develop your professional skills through training and development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with experienced nursing, pastoral and wider school teams.

Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

Safeguarding:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy 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 Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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