School Nurse

Uppingham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18-year-olds, located in the beautiful market town of Uppingham in Rutland. Employing around 600 full-time and part-time staff, we offer a vibrant, supportive and stimulating environment across a diverse range of roles - from teaching and healthcare to finance, marketing and IT.Our 800 pupils are accommodated in 16 houses and taught across 24 academic departments, participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities throughout the year. In term-time, the School operates seven days a week.Uppingham is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.The RoleThe School Nurse provides high-quality, child-centred nursing care to pupils, and where appropriate to staff and visitors, within a boarding school environment. Working as part of the Health Centre team and under the direction of the Health Centre Clinical Lead and Deputy Clinical Lead, the post holder delivers safe, professional and compassionate care in accordance with the NMC Code, School policies and relevant statutory guidance.The role includes clinical care, health promotion, safeguarding responsibilities and close collaboration with House staff, pastoral teams and external healthcare providers to ensure pupils'' health needs are met effectively and consistently.Clinical and Nursing Responsibilities• ..... full job details .....