College Nurse

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a College Nurse!Salary: £21,858.81 (FTE £29,409.00)Job Title: College NurseHours: 35 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (Term-Time Only)Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday - Friday (08.30am - 16.30pm)Please note, this role is for a September 2021 start (01/09/2021)Do you have the enthusiasm, drive and ability to make a difference in an Amazing CollegeDoes your current role lack a challenge Do you want to work for a college with over 50 years of teaching and learning experience within a friendly and professional team of specialist expertsYESThe College Nurse is responsible to Head of Learning.A list of a few tasks and responsibility from this role: (Please download the JD for more information) To support students with medical needs such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, mobility, cardiac or mental health conditions. Mental health is a significant aspect of the role. To work closely with the Colleges Human Resources department to help manage staff sickness at the College. To coordinate the communication of essential medical information between students and college staff during the transition prior to the students starting their studies. To contribute to the maintenance of a high retention rate by the provision of a high standard of support and information during this important period. To monitor the medications of students who self-administer prescribed medications To participate in the Colleges Health & Safety Group. The completion and monitoring of student care plans To ensure that all medical information is accurately recorded on college systems such as MIS and that this information is maintained and reviewed on a regular basis. To work with colleagues to maintain the safe well-being of students whilst in the college environment. To give informed individualised advice to students and their parents/carers when required. To identify any potential safeguarding issues and refer to the appropriate member of staff within the college. Give evidence-based support to uphold any referrals to outer agencies. To support teaching staff to identify an early deterioration in a students physical, mental, emotional well-being with a view of sustaining a high level of attendance and a positive outcome. You will need to be a Registered Nurse (Current Registration with NMC) and First Aid at Work QualifiedWhat we can offer you: You will be working within a friendly and professional team who are specialist experts Competitive market rate salary A Local Government Pension A canteen, hair and beauty salon and childcare nursery A sports centre with a 50% discount for staff Student Discount (NUS, Unidays, Student Beans)Highbury College also offers extensive support to new staff including: Regular support and coaching throughout your first year A Mentor who will help you settle in to the College A thorough Induction programme Access to Learning and Development including a Free Course Voucher Employee Assistance ProgrammeSo, if you think you have the technical skills, experience, and passion Then come and join an Amazing College with Amazing Staff and drive your career forward The Highbury Way.For further information on this role, please download the Job Description.Dont miss out on this great opportunity - The deadline for this vacancy is 11th June 2021Only applicants through our website will be accepted. To apply for the role please download the Highbury College application form. CVs will not be accepted! note: If you require any assistance with the completion of your application, please contact the Human Resources department at recruitment@highbury.ac.uk Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only applicants being actively considered for this job opening will be contacted for further discussions. We encourage you to visit our web site regularly for new job openings.Highbury College is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. The attached Privacy Notice describes how we collect and use the personal information you provide to us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us at recruitment@highbury.ac.uk