Overview
Vacancy Overview Reporting to: Deputy Head Pastoral Hours: 4 days a week 8.30am – 5.00pm Salary: Equivalent of current Band 5 Nurse Contract: Term time only – 34 weeks per annum, including INSET days. Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January 2025 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 10 February 2025
Full details www.amesburyschool.co.uk/careers
Qualifications
RN with current NMC registration. Experience or training in mental health and wellbeing practices
The Role
Medical Centre Management
• Maintain the efficient operation of the medical centre, ensuring high-quality first aid practices and compliance with clinical governance, DfE, and UKHSA guidelines.
• Oversee the administration of medications and ensure all policies, records, and practices align with regulatory standards, including GDPR and ISI compliance.
• Provide professional first aid support for pupils, staff, and visitors, delegating where necessary. • Collaborate with catering and other departments to address dietary and allergy needs. Clinical Practice
• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain clinical supervision requirements for revalidation. • Develop and manage health care plans in collaboration with pupils, parents, and healthcare specialists.
• Ensure accurate medical records are maintained for all pupils, including intake forms and updates for leavers. Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Collaborate with the school’s mental health lead (or assume the role, depending on experience) to implement and support the school’s mental health and wellbeing strategy.
• Assist in delivering early intervention and prevention strategies for mental health and wellbeing, providing timely support for pupils and staff.
• Act as a point of contact for mental health and wellbeing matters, liaising with pupils, parents, and external services as appropriate.
• Support wellbeing initiatives, including pupil and staff wellbeing surveys, and contribute to the development of an action plan based on feedback.
• Where applicable, work with local schools and services to enhance the mental health provision within the school community.