We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled nurse to join our Medical Centre team, based within the Allardice Centre.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide expert medical care and advice to students throughout the School. The Medical Centre is an integral part of our sector-leading pastoral care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and welcoming school community.
The team consists of a small team of Duty Nurses led by the Lead Nurse, working closely with the Head of Wellbeing, external GPs and the wider Wellbeing Team including CBT Therapists, a Life Coach and Clinical Psychologists.
Key Aspects of the Job
• Looking after the health and wellbeing of students aged 5 – 18 years old (including both day students and boarders).
• Working on an appointment system, responding to a wide range of needs including minor ailments/illnesses, management of health conditions, asthma reviews, allergy support, mental health and wellbeing support.
• Supporting external GPs with various clinical tasks such as venipuncture and wound management.
• Administering routine vaccines in accordance with the NHS school vaccination program, including DTP, MenACWY, HPV, MMR and seasonal Flu vaccines.
• Analysis and assessment of the students’ condition to establish continuing care, making autonomous decisions with appropriate referrals, and providing advice to students, staff and parents.
• Providing clinical and professional advice to students, parents and other members of the team and teaching staff where required. Opportunities to take part in classroom-based teaching sessions and teaching inset days.
• Assessing any change in students’ condition and ensure appropriate action is taken. Good understanding of medical confidentiality, abiding by national guidelines such as GIRFEC.
• Attendance at games fixtures as required.
• Maintaining close working relationships with boarding house staff, wider teaching staff and various operational departments is required daily.
Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role on Fettes College website
Working Arrangements
The role is term time. The team work shifts, following a 4-week rolling rota (39 hours per week). The role holder will be required to work shifts of varying lengths (rotas include both short and long shifts) and 2 weekends per month. 6 weeks paid holidays (taken during school holidays).
Application Process
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st July 2026. Interviews will take place during weeks commencing Monday 20th July 2026 and Monday 27th July 2026. To apply please go to our website and follow the link for these vacancies: www.fettes.com.
