Health Care Assistant / First Aider (Cover)

From: As soon as possible / October 2022

Hours: Monday to Friday (term time) - 10.30am to 2.30pm 

Salary: NHS Band 2 - £20,270 Pro Rata (Actual Salary £13,513)

St. Bede’s College is a leading Catholic Independent Co-educational Grammar School in Manchester. Our aim is to inspire excellence and instil values in every aspect of College life so that all our pupils become well-rounded and capable individuals.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time, term time only School Nurse to cover the current postholder for a period of cover for 3 to 6 months (to be confirmed).

The postholder will work closely with our pastoral and safeguarding team and manage the health and medical needs of our pupils (3 - 18 years).

The School Nurse will be involved in ensuring we have up to date information and provision for any medical or health needs pupils might have, including dietary allergies. You will liaise with parents to ensure care plans are accurate and up to date and with all staff and third parties including catering, to ensure we are aware of any needs. 

You will be an integral part of promoting wellbeing and mental health in school for the pupils and staff, talking directly with the pupils and working alongside teaching staff to promote wellbeing initiatives across the school. You will work closely with the safeguarding DSL and will be trained to Level 3.

You will hold an appropriate nursing qualification – RSCN / RN. An awareness of current developments in school nursing services, primary care and health promotion and of health needs of the school aged population is also required.

To apply for the role, please complete a TES application form or contact the Headteacher’s PA for an application form and further information. All candidates will be required to provide three referees. Further details of the post can be obtained from the Headteacher’s P.A. (Mrs B.McGoff: bmcgoff@sbcm.co.uk).

Closing date: Friday 7th October 2022 (9.00am)

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 10th October 2022

St. Bede’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.