Nurse

Nurse based in Oswestry, Shropshire offering a salary up £25,600 FTE

Derwen College is an Ofsted “Outstanding” college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse to join our Clinical Services Team.  Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services this role would work with the team to provide effective nursing services to students and trainees within the College.

The key role responsibilities are:

• Provide high standard of care to students and trainees
• Provide support and education to peers, new staff, non registered staff and students
• Be professionally accountable for all aspects of your own and delegated work
• Keep the student at the centre of care, ensuring student and carer participation in decision making
• Use evidence-based practice to ensure clinical care is appropriate and effective
• Administer controlled drugs, immunisation and vaccinations to students in accordance with guidelines
• Contribute to the risk assessment and health & safety assessment
• Ensure that accurate and timely records are kept to comply with NMC guidance
• Promotion of safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable young adults
• Promotion of equality and diversity

Person Specification:

• Specialist Qualification – Degree in Nursing (desirable) or equivalent – State Registered Nurse
• Proven success of working within a similar role
• Knowledge of CQC framework / external quality standards and inspection
• Outstanding communication skills 

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, flexible working arrangement and extensive continual professional development.