The Medical Centre is an integral part of our sector leading pastoral care.
THE ROLE A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled nurse to join our Medical Centre
Theteamteam consists of 6 nurses who cover 24 hours a day during term time, a part time admin assistant and a Medical Centre Manager. The team generally work with 2 nurses on during the day and lone working in the evenings and overnight.
Duty Nurse
We look after the health and wellbeing of approximately 800 pupils aged 7 18 years who attend the school as day pupils or living in the boarding school environment Support from the Medical Centre to 1st aiders and house staff is also required daily, as well as close working with the Health & Safety officer.
• Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the medical centre
Key result areas
• Ensure effective communication processes are in place to meet the needs of pupils, parents, staff and other members of the multi disciplinary team and referring to colleagues when appropriate.
There are 11 boarding houses on a campus of over 100 acres and which has a community feel for staff and pupils. The Medical Centre staff are often required to call outs at any of the houses or areas within the grounds and a small buggy is available to the team. Attendance is also required at certain games fixtures and the rota will reflect these duties.
Boarding pupils are registered at a local GP practice who attend the school for clinics 4 per week and are available to call for any assistance. Physiotherapy, podiatry, counselling and psychotherapy are available on a private basis with regular communication into the medical centre.
• Proactive communication with other staff members ensuring the safety of each student Clinical
As part of a multi disciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for individual assessment, implementation and evaluation of high quality care and meeting the health and wellbeing of individuals according to their needs.
Attendance in the Medical Centre can vary in numbers and symptoms. It has twelve beds for in patient care divided into male and female as required. Daily duties can vary from minor ailments and 1st aid, limb sprains and breaks, concussion, and mental health emergencies as well as supportive chats. Routine vaccines are prevalent as part of child wellbeing and preventative health care. In addition, there is a high level of sports injuries particularly during rugby, cricket and hockey seasons.
Professional
• Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct
• Adhere to GIRFEC guidelines
• Develop the role by using evidence based practice and continuously improve own knowledge, following NMC revalidation guidelines
• Administer travel and routine vaccination
Assignment and review
• Assess any change in pupils’ condition and ensure appropriate action is taken. Knowing when and if there is reason to break confidentiality, pass on information following GIRFEC guidelines which is proportionate, reasonable and appropriate.
• Ensure rigid documentation at all times
and school to ensure adherence to a delivery of a high standard of service
• Ensure prevention of infection and correct disposal of waste materials
• Ensure welfare of any pupil who is staying in the medical centre and administration of prescription drugs Managerial
• Provide clinical and professional advice to pupils, parents and other members of the team and teaching staff where required
Challenges of role
• Assist medical officers where and when required
• Recognise the importance of resolving complaints and/or issues quickly at local level. Support the charge nurse in day to day operations
• Take responsibility for prescribing and administering non prescription drugs according to the procedures and policies of the medical centre
• Identifying areas for improvement to make positive changes
The Post holder will be responsible clinically to the Charge Nurse and Medical Officer who will provide clinical guidance and professional management, work review and appraisal of performance. The Medical Centre Manager will be the post holders line manager for all no clinical duties. Workload is mainly self directed under the leadership of the Charge Nurse.
• Responsibility for the management of daily operational procedures within the medical centre when on shift
• Analysis and assessment of the pupils’ condition to establish continuing care, making autonomous decisions with appropriate referral, and providing advice to both pupil and house staff.
Decisions and judgement
• Achieving a balance between patient demands and expectations in a highly academic and sporting environment
• Ensure non prescription medicines and clinical stock is ordered, maintained and managed within the available financial resources.
• Maintaining good communication with staff members and parents • Meeting high expectations from the boarding houses • Demanding hours with overnight stay • Higher admin duties than other nursing roles due to the communication that is required to ensure student safety
PERSON SPECIFICATION • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills • Professional manner and approach • Confidence in their ability • Ability to care for children of all ages • Adaptable to various daily demands and pressures • Able to prioritise work effectively and delegate as required • Committed to providing a high level of service to the school • Works well within a team and independently Hours of work/Holidays
Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty. Life insurance scheme. Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include: 30 days holidays and 8 days of public holidays, generally taken outside term time. Free parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving a number of routes across the city and to rail stations. Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
The hours include weekends/nights during term time (34 weeks), plus 6 weeks paid holidays (taken during school holidays). Salary is for 40 weeks then split over 12 months to allow the candidate 12 equal monthly payments. The Medical Centre Manager allocates the rota which is normally on a 4 week cycle but can change due to sports fixtures, vaccine clinics, training and other requirements of the role.
BENEFITS
Salary: The salary will reflect NHS Band 5 6 level, depending on experience and is based on term time working hours.
New staff at Fettes join a friendly and supportive team with a vibrant mixture of age and experience. We value every member of staff’s contribution to the life of the School.
We are keen to welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds into our staff body. If you would like a friendly conversation with an employee who identifies as an ethnic minority, please feel free to contact Sara Medel Jiménez (s.medeljimenez@fettes.com) who will be happy to share her experience of Fettes College. ABOUT FETTES
If you would like further information or an informal chat prior to applying for this role, please contact Mrs Tracy Gaven TD.Gaven@fettes.com.
You will be opted into the Fettes Trust Non Teaching Staff Pension Scheme after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one and full details of it and your options will be made available to you prior to your opt in date. The Fettes Trust will contribute to the scheme and your contribution will be subject to the minimum overall combined employer and employee contribution limits set by the Pensions Regulator. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 10% of base salary.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role via email to recruitment@fettes.com.
An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references being obtained from your referees and a clean report being obtained on you from the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme in view of the contact you will have with children during your normal duties.
Fettes College is a leading HMC co educational boarding and day school close to the heart of Edinburgh. It has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care. Fettes opened its doors in 1870 and became fully co educational in 1980: it is now an Independent school of some 800 boys and girls. The Senior School (13 18 years) has approximately 75% of students with the remaining being housed in the Preparatory School (7 12 years).
The academic staff in the College consists of the Head and 90 members of the
Closing date for applications is Friday, 26th August 2022 with interviews being held week commencing 29th August and a start date as soon as possible after.
Common Room. Our Prep School shares the same site and consists of a further 29 teaching staff. The School stands on a magnificent site of approximately 100 acres, but still within walking distance of Edinburgh’s city centre. The historic main building holds the Chapel, Library, the English, Classics and History Departments as well as the Medical Centre and two boarding houses. A large purpose built teaching block (the Spens Building) houses Art, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, and Music. The Theatre, Science Laboratories and Dining Hall are adjacent. The Preparatory School and seven further boarding houses (including a purpose built U6th House) are also on the campus. Our sports facilities (including extensive playing fields, two all weather pitches and a private Health Club) are excellent. As well as our teaching staff we employ over 220 Non Teaching Staff across the many departments, including Estates, Security, Housekeeping, Accounts, Medical Centre, Admissions and Marketing with a pervading sense of community amongst staff, pupils and parents alike. The Aims of the College Fettes College aims to nurture the individual while fostering a happy, well ordered and caring community with strong family values at its core. To this end, we will do our utmost to ensure our students:
• Receive the highest possible quality of education within a boarding environment;
• Value a sense of community and service, and develop a clear sense of right and wrong, equipping them for life beyond Fettes;
• Develop their self confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners and humour, leadership skills and teamwork;
• Feel safe, valued, have a sense of personal worth and are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, possessing a willingness to take on responsibility.
• Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves in everything they undertake.
• Are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnic origin or religion;