Registered School Nurse – Secondary Academy in Weymouth (ASAP Start January Start)
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Job Summary
A high-performing secondary academy in Weymouth Dorset is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to lead the campus medical and welfare facility starting ASAP or in January.
Job Overview
The School Nurse leads healthcare delivery across the school community providing clinical triage emergency medical care mental health support and chronic medical condition management for all students and staff.
Working alongside safeguarding leads pastoral teams and the SENCO you will maintain confidential medical records draft Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) coordinate NHS vaccination programs and deliver staff training on medical protocols (anaphylaxis asthma epilepsy diabetes). This is a full-time ongoing or permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation of the school medical room assessing and treating acute illness injuries and health emergencies
Write review and monitor Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions (diabetes epilepsy severe allergies)
Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications in strict adherence to DfE healthcare guidance and NMC standards
Lead public health promotion wellbeing workshops and coordination of local NHS immunization teams
Deliver essential medical protocol training to teaching and support staff (EpiPen asthma inhalers diabetes kits)
Liaise closely with external pediatric teams GPs social services and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) or January
Contract Type: Full-time long-term or permanent (Term-Time Only)
Location: Weymouth Dorset
Salary / Pay Rate: Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (Dependent on experience)
Key Systems: Medical Tracker / CPOMS / SIMS
Candidate Requirements
Registered Nurse status (RGN or SCPHN) with valid current NMC registration
Professional background in pediatric nursing emergency medicine community health or school healthcare
Current First Aid Trainer / Immediate Life Support certification
Thorough knowledge of statutory DfE healthcare guidance child protection protocols and patient confidentiality
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this School Nurse position in Weymouth.
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