School Nurse (Part Time)

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world.
Worthgate School students live and work in the beautiful Victorian campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere.
We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB The School Nurse role is there to ensure that students are physically and emotionally healthy, so they can thrive in their educational environment.
The work not only addresses immediate health needs but also promotes a culture of wellness in the school community.
This role involves the administration of medication to our student community, both children and adults as well as promoting the health and wellness within the setting.
As part of the Wellness Centre Team, you will work closely with the school staff to address wellbeing and mental health concerns as well as engaging with external agencies in support of the student.
The Wellness Centres facilities are well equipped in order to facilitate the immediate care, both medical and pastoral, of pupils and staff at the school.
Two College Nurses share the responsibility for the day-to-day medical provision across the school and may be required to provide medical assistance in any one of the school's buildings from the Wellness Centre.
REPORTS TO You will be directly responsible to the Director of Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing.
You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB The School Nurse is responsible for: Ensuring the best possible medical care is available to pupils on an immediate and an emergency care basis Treating pupils as appropriate with the aim of encouraging them to return to their normal timetable as soon as appropriate Where necessary, arranging to get the pupil / person to alternative care, e.g.
the individual's GP, Health centre or to hospital Administering medication according to school policy Performing necessary health checks to assist with diagnosis Liaising with parents and staff in accordance with the school policies on medical and mental health Ensuring that the Wellness Centre is appropriately staffed, stocked and equipped Ensuring safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and drugs Providing the first aid kits around the school and replacing supplies Maintaining pupil files, medical records and medical centre attendance records Arranging and managing communication with agents, parents, MDMs with regard to consent Maintaining records on electronic register where appropriate Maintaining electronic records of daily visits to Wellness Centre or accidents treated and reported, including the nature of problem, treatment or advice.
Updating as necessary to ensure accurate and rapid retrieval of information through dedicated MIS system Liaising with Boarding Team Leads with regard to any medical problems concerning pupils Producing Health Care Plans where appropriate, giving support to relevant teaching staff in their dealings with pupils in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities Attending regular meetings with senior pastoral staff to provide advice on effective pastoral care for particular pupils Providing general advice and training for staff, especially Boarding, for initial care of pupils with particular medical needs Providing support to academic staff in pastoral care and counselling The School Nurse is additionally responsible for: Raising the profile of good mental health and wellbeing Offering counselling and delivering therapeutic workshops to address a range of common issues affecting young people Outsourcing specialist services as and when is appropriate to meet the needs of all students Putting care plans in place for students with existing mental health problems Screening existing mental health issues in the admissions process, to help the school provide appropriate psychological, pastoral and emotional support from the onset Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) but at all times exercising judgment regarding confidentiality in the context of the primacy of prioritising the safeguarding and welfare of children Building relationships with, reassuring, listening and talking to pupils to support their wellbeing and providing coping mechanism and combating stigma to support pupils dealing with it Agreeing and reviewing care plans with students and monitoring progress through a review cycle PERSON SPECIFICATION The job requires that you are: A qualified nurse or health care professional, preferably with experience within Education Efficient and organised A skilled communicator and a relationship builder - able to work effectively with colleagues and students IT literate Good at prioritising your time and time-management Ability to work under pressure A quick and adaptable learner Proactive, flexible, trustworthy, dependable and reliable Internationally aware and culturally sensitive Good team player, but also able to work autonomously Willing to play a part in the wider life of the school community And that you have: Experience of working with young people Proven safeguarding experience Proven management skills A logical, structured and organised outlook on life High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour The ability to relate to young people A willingness to work unsociable hours, including occasionally at weekends and evening WORKING HOURS The Wellness Centre is open for drop-in and routine care from 0830-1715 Monday to Thursday, from 8.30 to 17.00 on Fridays.
There is also on-call availability at fixed times according to a pre-defined rota.
This role is attracting a 22.5hrs working week, including some on-call availability when required.
Hours worked should be agreed with the other School Nurse and your Line Manager to avoid duplicated cover, on a rotation so that coverage by both Nurses is roughly equal.
In exceptional circumstances, some additional weekend and night work may be required to cover Boarding Houses.
Arrivals weekend and events.
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS) CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world.
This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people.
As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
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