QUEEN ANNES SCHOOL

APPOINTMENT
OF
Part time Nurse

Applications should be marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL and

addressed to:

Judith Tremayne
HR Advisor
Queen Anne's School
Henley Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6DX

JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title

Part time School Nurse

Reporting to

Deputy Head, Pastoral

The School
Queen Annes School is an independent boarding and day school for approximately
420 girls, aged 11 18 years. The school is well known for its high academic
standards and its achievements in sport, art, drama and music along with the
welcoming, friendly boarding and day community. Situated in Caversham, just north
of Reading Town Centre Queen Annes is set in 35 acres of lovely grounds. The
facilities are excellent and there has been considerable investment in new buildings
and refurbishment. Three years ago, a state of the art Science Centre was opened
and the Art and Design Centre was completely refurbished. New 6th form boarding
accommodation was completed in September 2011 with the new accommodation for
a junior boarding house being completed for September 2012, increasing the ability
to meet current demands for boarding. The school has very impressive sports, drama
and music facilities.
The school takes its charitable status very seriously. Queen Annes offers a generous
number of scholarships and bursaries every year and our excellent facilities are
enjoyed by members of the local community as well as by members of the school.
Further details about the school are available on our website at www.qas.org.uk

The Medical Centre

The Medical Centre provides a high standard of health care and welfare support for
our pupils. The School Nurse provides a clinically effective, high-quality service of
nursing care to pupils and first aid care to all members of the school community. The
School Nurse provides a holistic approach to the care of pupils, which includes health
promotion, PSHE and illness and injury assessment and treatment. The School
Nurse is a registered nurse on the NMC register. The School Nurse is currently
supported by Independent School Counselors who both provide support to the pupils
during term time.

Role profile
The Assistant School Nurse will provide support for the School Nurse in the Medical
Centre and will be expected to promote and provide a clinically effective, high-quality
service of nursing care to pupils and first aid care to all members of the school
community. The Assistant School Nurse will provide a holistic approach to the care of
pupils, which includes health promotion, PSHE and illness and injury assessment
and treatment as directed by the School Nurse and Deputy Head, Pastoral. The
Assistant School Nurse should be a registered nurse either on part 8 or 15 of the
NMC register with relevant post-registration experience and possesses a specialist
practitioner school nurse qualification. Knowledge and experience of providing first
aid and the care of children with chronic illnesses is advantageous.
The key tasks of the role involve undertaking the duties detailed below.

Major Tasks
Nursing
To provide a high standard of service within NMC guidelines to pupils, members of
staff and any visitors whilst on site. This will include:

Organize and run nurse drop-in clinics during the span of duty (within agreed
level of competence) as directed by the School Nurse
Ensure care plans are developed and written for pupils requiring them, in
liaison with pupils, parents and boarding house staff
Provide first aid and emergency care and treatment as necessary
Provide confidential counseling and health advice service as appropriate
Carry out child and adolescent surveillance programme in conjunction with
the Medical Officer and boarding House staff
Operate procedures for control of infectious diseases
Follow procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste
Be aware of and maintain the recommended safe storage, usage and
disposal of medical supplies and drugs
Maintain treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness
Arrange for boarding children to attend any medical, dental or other health
appointments as necessary
Assess, implement and evaluate in-patient care of pupils admitted to Room 8

Health Education
This will include:

To promote health education throughout the school population

Take part in the delivery of PSHE to support teaching staff as appropriate e.g.
Biology as directed by the School Nurse or the Deputy Head Pastoral
To ensure the provision of and access to a range of publicity materials on
issues relating to student health

Administrative
This will include to:

Maintain medical records accurately, confidentially and safely

Keep nursing records to a high standard ensuring the accurate and rapid
retrieval of information
Record dispensing of drugs following drug protocols
Maintain general office procedures

Health and Safety

This will include to:

Have an involvement and awareness of health and safety issues within

school affecting staff, children or the environment
Keep records of reported accidents.

Liaison
This will include to:
Internal

Work closely with the School Nurse and the other members of the Boarding
House staff to ensure seamless and continuous care, and with parents,
academic staff, and school office staff and all other departments as
necessary.

External
School Health advisors and other members of the primary health care team
Social Services where appropriate
Doctors, Health centre staff and pharmacy as appropriate
Any other duties as reasonable required by The School Nurse or the Deputy
Head, Pastoral.

Essential requirements
Appropriate and relevant qualifications as detailed
Pro active approach
Meticulous attention to detail
Good and demonstrable organisational skills
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and performance of duties as outlined above
Ability to prioritise
Excellent communication skills along with the ability to give clear instruction
Work to deadlines and under pressure
Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable requirements
Ability to work with different individuals at all levels
Full driving licence with use of car
Previous experience of working in a boarding school

Outline Pay and Conditions

A competitive starting salary will be offered in accordance with experience and
qualifications.
A final salary pension scheme is available.
Hours will be by agreement with successful candidate but will be based around the
following times;
Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Monday 11.00am 3.00pm
Wednesday 12.00pm 5.00pm
Friday 1.00pm 6.30pm
The application process
Please supply a letter of application detailing why you should be considered for this
role, along with a completed application form, addressed to Judith Tremayne, HR
Advisor, Queen Annes School, Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6DX.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 19th November 2012
Queen Annes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post including checks with the Criminal Records Bureau.
Queen Annes School is an equal opportunities employer.