School Nurse

Job Description

School NurseArk Kings Academy - Shannon Road, Birmingham, B38 9DEHours:Full Time - Temp to PermPay: £10 to £16 per hour. Based on experienceHours: Monday to Friday (term time only) - OngoingAn exciting opportunity to join a team has become available. We are currently seeking a conscientious and committed School Nurse to join us onsite and provide a safe and happy environment to both clients and staff. This is a hands on role that requires highenergy and passion for a safe environment. You must work to a high standard, have attention to detail and most importantly take pride in your work.Responsibilities & Duties:

• First line support for the physical and mental health of all pupils in the School.
• Working with a team of First Aiders and the pastoral leaders to provide an excellent standard of care, including providing medical care for pupils who become unwell at school, as well as health promotion and support for ongoing medical issues.
• Provide a responsive call out service for all health-related emergencies at the School requesting emergency services as required.
• Keep track of attendance monitoring across the school during the school day, with particularly close monitoring of high risk pupils, acting quickly when it is necessary to do so.
• Carry out health assessments, contributing to safeguarding risk assessments, as required.
• Maintaining clear detailed records of all care provided; recording administration of medication; managing pupils medical records when they join and leave the School.
• Working collaboratively with the Schools Pastoral Leaders, Counsellor, outside agencies, wider school staff and parents to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Provide support and training for staff in relation to medical issues.
• Provide appropriate first aid kits and medication kits for all off-site educational visits.
• Provide health education advice, contributing to the assembly and Personal Development Programme as required.
• Lead team of First Aiders ensuring their training is up to date and they are familiar with school procedures.
• Treat and deal with accidents and emergencies within the School.
• Ensure all first aid provision, including fixed boxes and portable kits, is maintained in line with school procedures. Ensure medication is stored according to guidelines.
• Participate in immunisation programmes, supporting Community School Nurses where required.
• Manage the integration and support for pupils with severe medical conditions, ensuring appropriate care is given and care plans are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Manage the Schools accident reporting systems.
• Administer record keeping relating to a broad range of safeguarding matters ensuring records are transferred securely from feeder schools.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of the Health & Safety and Child Protection, Safeguarding & Well being committees.
• Manage the appointments of the school counsellor with pupils and keep an up to date record of when they have taken place.

In return the school has to offer:

• Salary is paid to scale weekly through PAYE
• Support throughout your placements
• Opportunities for flexible part-time or contract work

Requirements:

• Must have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Must be able to provide two professional references which covers the last 24 months of work/study periods
• Previous exprience is essential