School Nurse (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a registered nurse to join our Health Centre on a maternity cover contract. The Health Centre is situated on the school site and supports pupils and staff with pastoral and medical needs. It is a hive of activity and the role of School Nurse is part of a large multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Sister in Charge within a team consisting of five nurses, two mental health practitioners, one counsellor, three overnight matrons, a physiotherapist and a foot care practitioner.

The duties include providing medical care to staff, pupils and visitors, supporting with pastoral care and keeping detailed and accurate medical records. The successful candidate will need to be available to support with quarantine at the beginning of term and with staffing, in the event we need to isolate any pupils to one of the three specialist centres. This role may involve providing medical care to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 amongst students, for which full training and PPE protection will be provided.

We require a compassionate and experience registered nurse who is able to provide a high standard of medical and pastoral care to our pupils. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of school nursing and some experience in supporting young people with their mental health would be desirable. You will have sufficient level of experience to work autonomously and must have excellent interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Our School ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded Independent School. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Emily Kane
Sister in Charge

More information

Working hours are 18 hours per week on a rota basis from Monday - Saturday plus an on-call element. The on-call part of the role will attract an allowance.

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Equal Opportunities

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer, accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard, and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

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Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Thursday 24 th June, however early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received.