Job summary
Are you a Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Would you consider a role for
12 months, taking home an annual salary, with no worry about rent or bills to
cover?
Clifton College is looking for a Residential Nurse on a fixed term basis for 12
months to cover maternity leave. As a residential member of staff you will be
provided free accommodation, bills included, in the heart of Clifton Village, a
very sought after place to live in Bristol. Partners are also welcome with full DBS
clearance.
You will be required to work and occupy the residence only 34 weeks of the
year, leaving 18 weeks free for holiday time away from school.
This is a full time post, 37.5 hours, covering the Health Centre duties Monday -
Saturday with the hours spread out through the week. You will be required to
cover on-call duties outside of the Health Centre opening hours from 5:30pm7:30am on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to clinically assess, treat and deliver care whilst focusing on
improving the pupils health & wellbeing. This includes creating individual health
care plans for pupils with long term conditions, teaching pupils about health
prevention, screening and supporting the formation and delivery of clinics and
policies.
You will be a registered nurse with experience in paediatrics and/or adult care
or a qualified School Nurse.
We are looking for a confident, motivated and forward thinking medical
professional, who enjoys working with children and young people. Ideally you
will have prior experience of working in a School, Paediatric Assessment
(medicine or surgery), Practice Nursing, A&E and/or Minor Injuries. Experience
of sporting injuries is also advantageous, but not essential.
About us
Clifton College is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,300 pupils aged 3 months to
18 years. Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a
rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities.
We are fortunate to be located in one of the most beautiful suburbs in the vibrant city of Bristol with Clifton
Village just a short walk away from the College campus.
The College employs over 280 teaching staff, more than 270 operational staff and about 160 staff who work in
our sport and leisure facilities. Within the last year, the College has founded the Clifton Education Group which
now includes the English Language Centre, a nationally leading provider of English language education.
The Health and Wellbeing of our pupils is an integral part of life at Clifton College. We take pride in a coordinated
and evidence-informed approach to improve emotional health and wellbeing in children and young people, as
well as a greater readiness to learn.
The Health Centre provides a high standard of health care and welfare support for all of our pupils, promoting an
holistic approach to the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing of our children and young people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing
Being visible and engaged in the school community, promoting the role of School Nurse.
Run nurse led triage clinics, providing advice, treatment and medication where necessary, consulting with our school
GPs and other health care professionals where required.
Assess, plan and evaluate Health Care Plans in partnership with parents, school doctors and school staff for pupils with
specific health care needs.
Organise GP clinics for pupils and make appointments when there is a clinical need.
Provide immediate nursing care for pupils when ill or injured, and provide treatment as appropriate, initiating further
care from external providers when necessary.
Organise counselling related appointments for pupils, providing support and Mental Health First Aid when required.
Provide a confidential health advice service to pupils as appropriate.
Recognise emergency situations and provide emergency care as necessary.Deliver first aid as per training, ensuring certification is up to date at all times.
If necessary, coordinate and accompany the transfer of any pupils to the local A&E department or other health care
related appointments.
Register new boarding pupils with our local GP surgery and complete new joiner medicals in collaboration with the
school GPs.
Be aware of infection control procedures and act in adherence to them at all times.
Where qualified to do so, support with staff training in automated external defibrillation (AED), anaphylaxis, diabetes,
asthma, epilepsy and the administration and safe storage of medication and other relevant learning as required.
Ensure that all documentation regarding any accidents or incidents on or away from school premises, including the
details of any first aid treatment given, is recorded in an accurate and contemporaneous manner.
Act as link nurse for the boarding houses completing regular visits to monitor the health and wellbeing of the pupils,
including medication audits.
Ensure that any medication given to pupils in school is stored, administered and documented according to the schools
Medicines Management Policy.
Monitor the expiration dates of any medicine supplied to the school by parents, and request replacement when
necessary and within a suitable time frame.
Health Education
Provide support and resources for the teaching staff in the provision of PSHE across the whole school.
Assist in the delivery of PSHE when required.
Promote & support health education throughout the school population.
Ensure the provision and access to a range of health promotion resources and keeping up to date with current health
promotion initiatives.
Professional
To adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct at all times.
To communicate appropriately and professionally with all staff Cross College attending meetings as required by the
Head of Medical Health & Welfare.
To exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by organising his or her workload.
To stay familiar with current relevant literature, taking opportunities to continually improve and develop your
continued professional development.
To use evidence based practice to maintain and develop a high quality standard of nursing care.
Maintain a working knowledge of statutory guidance and legislation pertaining to Safeguarding Children Education in
adherence to KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
To undertake suitable training and self-directed learning as appropriate, taking part in clinical supervision groups
where necessary.
To contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies relevant to the health and welfare of pupils.
To take part in the schools appraisal process.
Maintain confidentiality of information and medical data at all times.
Attend INSET training at the start of each term to aid your professional CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing
Being visible and engaged in the school community, promoting the role of School Nurse.
Run nurse led triage clinics, providing advice, treatment and medication where necessary, consulting with our school
GPs and other health care professionals where required.
Assess, plan and evaluate Health Care Plans in partnership with parents, school doctors and school staff for pupils with
specific health care needs.
Organise GP clinics for pupils and make appointments when there is a clinical need.
Provide immediate nursing care for pupils when ill or injured, and provide treatment as appropriate, initiating further
care from external providers when necessary.
Organise counselling related appointments for pupils, providing support and Mental Health First Aid when required.
Provide a confidential health advice service to pupils as appropriate.
Recognise emergency situations and provide emergency care as necessary.Deliver first aid as per training, ensuring certification is up to date at all times.
If necessary, coordinate and accompany the transfer of any pupils to the local A&E department or other health care
related appointments.
Register new boarding pupils with our local GP surgery and complete new joiner medicals in collaboration with the
school GPs.
Be aware of infection control procedures and act in adherence to them at all times.
Where qualified to do so, support with staff training in automated external defibrillation (AED), anaphylaxis, diabetes,
asthma, epilepsy and the administration and safe storage of medication and other relevant learning as required.
Ensure that all documentation regarding any accidents or incidents on or away from school premises, including the
details of any first aid treatment given, is recorded in an accurate and contemporaneous manner.
Act as link nurse for the boarding houses completing regular visits to monitor the health and wellbeing of the pupils,
including medication audits.
Ensure that any medication given to pupils in school is stored, administered and documented according to the schools
Medicines Management Policy.
Monitor the expiration dates of any medicine supplied to the school by parents, and request replacement when
necessary and within a suitable time frame.
Health Education
Provide support and resources for the teaching staff in the provision of PSHE across the whole school.
Assist in the delivery of PSHE when required.
Promote & support health education throughout the school population.
Ensure the provision and access to a range of health promotion resources and keeping up to date with current health
promotion initiatives.
Professional
To adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct at all times.
To communicate appropriately and professionally with all staff Cross College attending meetings as required by the
Head of Medical Health & Welfare.
To exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by organising his or her workload.
To stay familiar with current relevant literature, taking opportunities to continually improve and develop your
continued professional development.
To use evidence based practice to maintain and develop a high quality standard of nursing care.
Maintain a working knowledge of statutory guidance and legislation pertaining to Safeguarding Children Education in
adherence to KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
To undertake suitable training and self-directed learning as appropriate, taking part in clinical supervision groups
where necessary.
To contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies relevant to the health and welfare of pupils.
To take part in the schools appraisal process.
Maintain confidentiality of information and medical data at all times.
Attend INSET training at the start of each term to aid your professional CPD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified registered nurse - experienced with children/Paediatrics or Adult trained with experience ofworking with children and young people.
- Minimum 2 years post registration qualification.
- Evidence of professional competence.
- Knowledge of the Department for Educations Statutory Guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- 2022.
- Certificated in Safeguarding for Children
Desirable
- Experience in A&E/Minor Injuries/Paediatrics/Practice Nursing.
- Up to date, First Aid at Work qualification.
- Experience of sports injuries will be advantageous as well as working in a school setting.
- Live locally.
- Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience in the school nursing field.
- Qualified in Children and/or Adult Phlebotomy.
- Vaccination/immunisation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in A&E/Minor Injuries/Paediatrics/Practice Nursing.
Desirable
- Experience of sports injuries will be advantageous as well as working in a school setting.
- Knowledge of pastoral care issues.
- Awareness of current developments in school nursing services, primary care and health promotion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified registered nurse - experienced with children/Paediatrics or Adult trained with experience ofworking with children and young people.
- Minimum 2 years post registration qualification.
- Evidence of professional competence.
- Knowledge of the Department for Educations Statutory Guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- 2022.
- Certificated in Safeguarding for Children
Desirable
- Experience in A&E/Minor Injuries/Paediatrics/Practice Nursing.
- Up to date, First Aid at Work qualification.
- Experience of sports injuries will be advantageous as well as working in a school setting.
- Live locally.
- Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience in the school nursing field.
- Qualified in Children and/or Adult Phlebotomy.
- Vaccination/immunisation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in A&E/Minor Injuries/Paediatrics/Practice Nursing.
Desirable
- Experience of sports injuries will be advantageous as well as working in a school setting.
- Knowledge of pastoral care issues.
- Awareness of current developments in school nursing services, primary care and health promotion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
