The role of the School Nurse at Tettenhall College is to support pupils’ health and wellbeing in order for pupils to fully participate in active School life. He/she is expected to promote and provide a clinically effective, high-quality service of nursing care to pupils and first aid care to all members of the School community. He/she will provide a holistic approach to the care of pupils, which includes health promotion, PSHE and illness and injury assessment and treatment. He/she should be a registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.
Essential
- 3 years post registration nursing experience within a variety of clinical settings including work with children/young adults.
- RN Adult or RN Child.
- Safeguarding experience with children/young adults.
- Experience working with children/young adults with mental health concerns.
- Confident working alone.
- Accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines.
- Ability to cope under pressure and to prioritise.
- Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals/teams and also on their own initiative.
- Strong inter-personal, communication and written skills.
- Flexible, adaptable approach to work.
Desirable
- A & E or Urgent Care experience.
- Mental health qualification & experience
- First Aid qualification & experience.
- Experience of sports injuries.
- Teaching experience.
- Driving licence.
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025
Interview: Rolling basis
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: 16hrs per week, term time only
To apply for a position, we ask candidates to complete our application form available with full details from our website www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk and return to head@tettcoll.co.uk.
Tettenhall College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Full details of the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures are available on the school website.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
