DEPUTY LEAD NURSE
Salary equivalent to NHS Band 6
1.0 WTE - Term Time + 2 weeks (41 working weeks plus 6.8 weeks paid holiday)
Flexibility will be considered
Permanent - Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week - set weekly shift patterns, including morning, afternoon, evening and school day shifts between the hours of 7am-9pm
Based in beautiful Westerham, Kent, Valence School is a local authority maintained school, supporting students aged from 4 to 19 with complex medical needs.
We are seeking a Deputy Lead Nurse who would welcome this exciting opportunity to be part of our Health Team at Valence School and you would provide leadership to the nursing team to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered safely and effectively.
We require staff who are able to deliver individual programmes of care / care packages for Valence students. This will include health related care and emergency situations and to be responsible for the health care of both day and boarding students.
You will be confident in the understanding of evidence-based practice and are able to prioritise your work to provide direct care, assessment and support required.
As part of a wider health team, you will enjoy working collaboratively to find solutions and demonstrate empathy and understanding and will be uncompromising in their desire to attain the best care for our students.
To meet the needs of our students, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience in respiratory care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, enteral feeds, jejunostomy and gastrostomy care. In return, you will be provided with regular support and clinical supervision, support with revalidation, a bespoke induction/training programme and a rewarding and interesting post.
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
For details please visit > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you have any questions please contact the HR team : vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation