School (Staff) Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for working with young people to become part of a flourishing School community, working in a supportive multi- disciplinary team.

Eton College is supportive of continuing professional development and offers training opportunities as well as numerous other benefits

The main duties of the roles will include dealing with general sickness, sorting injuries/minor accidents, as well as wider pastoral duties. Therefore, Nurses from an A&E or Practice background will have transferable skills, as will those with experience of dealing with adolescent mental health.
If you feel a term time position which offers great work/life balance within beautiful surroundings may be for you, please get in touch with us today!!

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

Responsible for providing nursing care for in-patients and out-patients;

• Ensure observations of in-patients are updated regularly and recorded accurately;
• Responsible for the general care of pupils who are unwell in the Health Centre, supplying them with a light meal if required (the College provides training on food hygiene);
• Supervise morning surgery with the doctors; ensuring pupils who are in-patients are seen daily by their doctor;
• Assist with care of out-patients including triage, venepuncture, and wound care;
• Responsible for administration of medicines and treatments; including asthma care and allergy care;
• Carry out assessments and provide treatment of minor injuries and sport injuries;
• Provide travel immunisations and routine immunisations;
• Be involved in health promotion and health education of a variety of topics;
• Ensure medicals are carried out for all new pupils, accurately updating their records (with height, weight, urine, BP, VA, PEFR, etc);
• Active participation in training and team development activities, including training sessions for Dames on subjects such as but not limited to asthma, diabetes, ADHD, epilepsy and anaphylaxis;
• Provide “First Aid” care to college staff while on site;
• Exhibit a flexible approach to working on a rota basis of late and early shifts, which will include being on-call at night and to provide necessary cover where needed;
• Promote good general nursing care;
• Work within the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures;
• Undertaking other duties not specifically stated which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility. 

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Shift Rota over two weeks

Monday –       week one -0730—1600hrs   week two (Apply online only) + 2300hrs-0730hrs

Tuesday –       week one  no shift                 week two (Apply online only) + 2300hrs-0730hrs

Wednesday – week one (Apply online only)hrs      week two no shift

Thursday –     week one (Apply online only)hrs       week two (Apply online only)hrs       

Friday –           week one  no shift                 week two (Apply online only)hrs          

Saturday –      week one  no shift                 week two no shift  

Sunday –         week one no shift                  week two (Apply online only)hrs

Working Pattern

• Working weeks are 40.6 per year (which includes 5.6 weeks of holiday);
• When a Bank Holiday falls during a School term there is a requirement to work on that day, and this is already included in the salary. You are required to take your paid holidays (including any additional days in lieu) during the school holidays, excluding the three days before the start and end of term;
• Your shifts will include mornings, evenings and on calls.  The College will provide you with suitable accommodation during the on-call hours. The college may at times also ask that you are available should any shifts require covering during staff sickness.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on (url removed) so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.