School Nurse

Part time (3 days per week), term time plus 3 weeks

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a part-time School Nurse.

You will provide the highest professional medical care to pupils, staff and visitors to the school as well as oversee and assist a team of two matrons in providing excellent pastoral care to the children, and ensure a smooth running of day to day matters in the boarding houses in conjunction with the House Parents.

You must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience in the management of minor illness and injury. It would be advantageous to have a paediatric qualification as well as a special interest in diabetes, asthma, immunisation, counselling and health promotion.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and administration skills together with experience of working in a team. You need to be able to work confidently, competently and autonomously within your capabilities, knowing when and where to access support and advice.

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer free meals while on duty, pension, fee remission and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

A full application pack and job description can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies or email: recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk

Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 3 March 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 or Friday 7 March 2025.

Packwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, 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.