Duty Nurse
30-32.5hrs per week*
Closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd March 2023.
THE ROLE
A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled nurse to join our Medical Centre team.
The team 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.
The Medical Centre is an integral part of our sector-leading pastoral care.
We look after the health and wellbeing of approximately 800 students aged 7-18 years who attend the school as day students 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.
Daily duties and visiting numbers are variable depending on the season. Appointments include an array of needs ranging from reassurance, aches and pains, minor illnesses such as colds, coughs, flus, annual reviews for asthma, allergies, and diabetes, as well as mental health which includes wellbeing chats, dietary advice and crisis chats.
We administer routine vaccines in accordance with the NHS school vaccination program and there is a high level of sports injuries particularly during rugby, cricket and hockey seasons. We have a ten bed in-patient ward made up over 3 bedrooms and care can range from rest, contagious illnesses and mental health.
A pitch side attendance is required at some games fixtures and the rota will reflect these duties.
There are 11 boarding houses on a campus spread out over 100 acres. As the Medical Centre staff are often called out to any of the houses or areas within the grounds, a small buggy is available to the team.
Boarding students 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.
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.
Assignment and Review
The Post holder will be responsible clinically to the Charge Nurse and for all other matters, the Medical Centre Manager. Workload is mainly self-directed under the leadership of the Medical Centre Manager with specific clinical tasks talked through and directed via the Charge Nurse.
Decisions and judgment
Analysis and assessment of the students’ condition to establish continuing care, making autonomous decisions with appropriate referral, and providing advice to both student and house staff. Provide clinical and professional advice to students, parents and other members of the team and teaching staff where required
Assess any change in students’ 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.
Challenges
Achieving a balance between demand and expectation in an environment where academics and sport takes priority
Admin heavy workload with many IT systems to navigate
Understanding the role of the school and where the Medical Centre fits in
Maintaining good communication with staff members and parents
Meeting high expectations from the boarding houses
Hours of work/Holidays
*The hours are split over a 4-week cycle, including weekends/nights during term time (34 weeks), plus 6 weeks paid holidays (taken during school holidays). Salary is then split over 12 months to allow the candidate 12 equal monthly payments. The nature of the role is that it is a term time position, working in full weeks with swaps made to the rota to allow later stars and earlier finishes where possible.
BENEFITS
Benefits can be discussed at interview including pension, dining and health club access.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
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, NMC validation 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.
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.
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;
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.
Develop their self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners and humour, leadership skills and teamwork;
Value a sense of community and service, and develop a clear sense of right and wrong, equipping them for life beyond Fettes;
Are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnic origin or religion;
Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves in everything they undertake.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Area Essential Desirable
Personal, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently, using initiative but also the flexibility to work within a small team
Excellent communication, both verbal and written
Demonstrate good time management skills.
To be able to manage own caseload and priorotise the ever changing workload
Understanding the wellbeing of the students as a priority
Compassionate, caring and empathetic
Confidence in abilities and decision making
IT literate
Microsoft packages including outlook, word and excel
Organised and particular to keys results areas such as stock logging and counting
Outgoing and able to become part of the wider team environment
Personal and professional development to enhance the role
Ability to build up report and trust with students, parents and house staff
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of 2 years experience in any 2 of the nursing areas below:
General practice
A&E
Pediatric / school
Mental health
Sports and trauma
Vaccination
Public Health
Adhere to GIRFEC guidelines
Insure prevention of infection and adhere to correct disposal of waste
Experience of working with kids ages 7-18
Understand Gillick competence
5+ years experience in at least 2 of the nursing areas or transferable roles and skills
Knowledge of Microsoft teams, School iSams system, Return to Play system
Demonstrate responsibility for prescribing and administering non-prescription drugs
Experience of deputising for Charge Nurse