School Nurse
Summer Fields School Trust Ltd
School Nurse
Salary Not Specified
Summer Fields School Trust Ltd, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: baa3158198df44698b8dd2378c29fc67
Full Job Description
To provide a clinically effective, high quality service of nursing care and first aid to all
members of the school community during term time. To work in partnership with pupils,
parents, school personnel, GPs and other appropriate agencies to carry out health
surveillance, health promotion and other public health initiatives addressing any identified
needs.
Main duties
Professional
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health
- Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by organising her/his own work to
- Use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain a high-quality standard of
- To be familiar with current school policies and procedures.
- Keep accurate comprehensive, updated records and written reports, as required by the
- With other members of Hobson's help develop the nursing services for pupils at the
- To assess, plan and evaluate care programmes in relation to pupils with special
- To administer medications prescribed for pupils and record accordingly.
- To care for pupils who are ill and admitted to the Health & Wellbeing Centre.
- Support, advise counsel and refer children experiencing mental health problems.
- Assist in the training for school staff to support children with healthcare needs, e.g.
- Provide support and advice for parents, carers and school staff on childhood illnesses
- Carry out health assessments at school entry for boarders, e.g. height, weight and
- To promote health education throughout the school community on relevant health
- nutrition and physical activity
- mental health and wellbeing
- healthy eating and dental health.
- Liaise with parents as required and ensure they are kept informed of medical matters.
- Liaise with the Lodge Parents - informing them of incidents regarding boys during the
- Monitor the general stock levels in the surgery and inform the Head Sister when new
- Responsible for the general upkeep of the surgery requesting repairs etc. through the
- Supervise the cleaning of the Health & Wellbeing Centre and promote effective infection
- Arrange medicals for new pupils and regular height and weight charts.
- Maintain medical records and ensure complete confidentiality of such records.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the local health authority and other medical
- Try to get to know all pupils personally and give them confidence to visit the surgery if
- Support Lodge staff in their caring role - giving advice/instruction as needed.
- Liaise with teaching staff regarding pupils' health and well-being needs.
- Maintain and update the daily Off Games list.
- Inform Headmaster/school office of any incident regarding pupils.
- Arrange hospital appointments, transfer and escorts to hospital in emergency.
- Record a pupil's hospital/out-patient/dental appointments on the school's management
- Be accountable for own nursing practices and keep up-dated with changes in practice.
- Carry out all treatments and instructions given by the School Doctor, ensuring safe
- At all times to promote the good reputation of Summer Fields.
- Exercise due consideration in the way confidential information relating to the general
- Comply with the requirements of the school's Data Protection Policy, you must not at
- Understand the typical health, hygiene, safety and security risks that exist, or may exist,
- Share the responsibility with all staff for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
Visitors and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC
advisory papers.
include time to become familiar with current relevant literature and taking opportunities
for personal and professional development in line with NMC revalidation processes.
nursing.
Managerial
school and other statutory agencies.
Clinical
school in line with recommended best practice and BSA guidelines.
educational and health needs.
asthma, diabetes epilepsy or allergies including EpiPens.
and the management and control of infection and communicable diseases.
vision.
Educational
issues such as:
General
day.
stock is required.
Maintenance Department as necessary.
control measures at all times.
personnel, e.g. surgery, dentists, physiotherapists.
they have a problem whether physical or otherwise.
information system.
storage and ready access of emergency medications.
business of the school and information regarding individuals is used and not acting in
any way which might be prejudicial to the interests of the school.
any time use the personal data held by the school for a purpose not described in the
Register entry, or disclose such data to a third party.
in your area of work. Know how to assess the risks associated with these hazards and
how to minimise risks.
children and adhere to, and comply with, the school's Safeguarding Policy.
This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with
the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Other tasks may be allocated as
necessary to meet the changing needs of the school and new duties introduced after
Qualifications RN/RN(Child) Certificate/Diploma/
/Attainments NMC registration and current PIN Specialist Practitioner
Qualification or
Evidence of Professional Updating
equivalent experience in
Willing to undertake further formal training as required the school nursing field
First Aid experience
First Aid at Work
Certificate
Health Education
Certificate
RMN/RSCN
Relevant Minimum 2 years post registration experience. Previous experience of
Experience school
nursing/community
nursing/minor injuries.
Previous experience of
working with children
Knowledge of Safeguarding issues
Knowledge
Knowledge of the recent reforms/changes in the NHS
and Education
Knowledge of NMC Code of conduct.
Positive attitude to change
Skills and Counselling Skills
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Abilities
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in
an effective way with people from a variety of
backgrounds and different ages
Empathy and understanding of the emotional needs of
children
Approachable and a good listener
Awareness of healthy lifestyle issues relating to
children and childhood development.
Special Willingness and confidence to work alone and to seek
Requirements help and advice from NHS 111 / duty doctors /
emergency services when required.
Motivation A committed interest in working with school aged
children and developing a career in school nursing
and public health.
Physical Stamina and a good level of health and fitness
Personal Ability to work weekday, evening, night and weekend
Circumstances shifts. Flexibility and a willingness to cover extra shifts