School Nurse

Uppingham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18-year-olds located in the beautiful market town of Uppingham in Rutland. Employing around 600 full-time and part-time staff we offer a vibrant supportive and stimulating environment across a diverse range of roles from teaching and healthcare to finance marketing and IT.

Our 800 pupils are accommodated in 16 houses and taught across 24 academic departments participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities throughout the term-time the School operates seven days a week.

Uppingham is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.

The Role
The School Nurse provides high-quality child-centred nursing care to pupils and where appropriate to staff and visitors within a boarding school environment. Working as part of the Health Centre team and under the direction of the Health Centre Clinical Lead and Deputy Clinical Lead the post holder delivers safe professional and compassionate care in accordance with the NMC Code School policies and relevant statutory guidance.

The role includes clinical care health promotion safeguarding responsibilities and close collaboration with House staff pastoral teams and external healthcare providers to ensure pupils health needs are met effectively and consistently.

Clinical and Nursing Responsibilities
Deliver a safe responsive and high-quality nursing service in line with NMC standards School policies and best practice guidance
Act as Nurse in Charge when appropriate taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Health Centre during designated shifts
Undertake triage assessment treatment and referral of pupils presenting to the Health Centre
Conduct medical assessments for new pupils liaising with parents House staff and external agencies as required
Develop review and maintain individual healthcare plans in collaboration with pupils parents House staff and medical professionals
Participate in baseline concussion screening and manage the ongoing care and monitoring of pupils with suspected or confirmed concussion
Provide first aid and emergency care as required including maintaining stock and readiness of first aid kits across the School
Assess plan deliver and evaluate inpatient and recuperative care for pupils admitted to the Health Centre
Operate robust procedures for the prevention and control of infection including outbreak management where necessary

Support for Pupils with Medical Needs
Act as an expert clinical resource for House staff and pastoral teams advising on the safe management of pupils health needs
Deliver training for non-medical staff to support pupils with long-term medical conditions including asthma diabetes epilepsy and anaphylaxis
Work closely with catering and other relevant teams to support allergen management and pupil safety
Provide health advice and preparation for School trips including identifying administering and recording travel vaccinations where required

Health Education and Promotion
Promote positive health wellbeing and self-care across the School community
Undertake a Link Nurse role building trusted relationships with pupils and House staff
Facilitate age-appropriate interactive health education sessions within Boarding Houses
Ensure pupils have access to up-to-date and appropriate health promotion materials
Keep informed of current public health initiatives and contribute to school-wide health promotion activities

Professional Administrative and Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate confidential and contemporaneous nursing and medical records both electronic and written
Ensure compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in line with School policy
Ensure mandatory training requirements are completed and kept up to date
Maintain professional registration and CPD in line with NMC revalidation requirements
Adhere to the National Minimum Boarding Standards relating to medical provision

What Were Looking For
Relevant Nursing Degree Higher Diploma in Nursing or Paramedic qualification (HCPC registered)
Current and valid NMC or HCPC registration
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Basic IT skills including the ability to use clinical record systems
Experience of working with children
Confident in injury and illness assessment
Confident in biometric measurement (e.g. weight height blood pressure)
Confident in urinalysis

Desirable:
Registered Nurse Degree Child Branch
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing qualification
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience in accident and emergency minor injuries/illness or general practice nursing
Experience of working within a school setting particularly a boarding school environment
First Aid qualification
Experience of using SystmOne clinical system
Ability to complete spirometry
Confident in venepuncture

Safeguarding
The post-holders responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026.

Required Experience:

IC