An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse to join this prestigious London day school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the required health support and advice is provided to JB pupils (250 to 255 pupils), staff and parents. (Note: the health support and care involves a very important pastoral element.)
Arrangements for the School Doctor’s weekly visit are coordinated, and the Medical Suite requirements are maintained. Working with the JB p/t nurse, the JB nurse reports weekly to the JB Deputy Head (Pastoral) and SENDCO on a weekly basis and to the JB Headmaster as needed. Work with the Senior School Nurse to ensure best practice is coordinated across the Foundation.
Requirements for the position
Essential:
(i) Current, unrestricted registration with Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
(ii) RGN with at least two years post-registration experience – ideally 6 months of which was spent in A&E/Medical Centre/Walk in Clinic or as Practice Nurse
(iii) Computer literate, e.g. use of Word, Excel
(iv) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to show clear empathy and understanding of boys’ and girls’ development and needs
(v) Self-confident in dealing with a wide range of people and situations, including the ability to work independently, providing advice and treatment for those with injuries and illness
(vi) Initiative: a ‘doer’ – follows through actively to a successful conclusion; alternatively, seeks out opportunities to make a contribution and work constructively with others as part of a team
(vii) Energetic with the ability to deal with interruptions calmly and yet remain focused on priorities. The ability to multitask is essential
(viii) The ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements and deal discreetly with matters as required
(ix) Some flexibility with working hours may be required from time to time
Desirable / Advantageous:
(x) RSCN, RN (child branch) or current nursing paediatric qualification, School Nursing certificate
(xi) Experience of having worked in an educational environment
(xii) Experience in the use of SIMS, CPOMS and Patient Tracker
(xiii) First aid qualification – either current or willing to undertake
Salary and Benefits:
School Nurse (Junior Branch): 36 working weeks per annum (term-time +2 weeks): 42.5 hours per week: 7:45am to 5pm 5 days per week (part-time hours will be considered). This position is offered at £51,603
For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to [email protected]. In addition to completing the accompanying form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter. The closing date for applications is Friday 6 th June 2025 at 12pm. However, please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during this process; early applications are therefore very welcome.
University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before a formal offer of employment is made. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, referees, and others, to confirm applicants' identities and their professional records.
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