School Nurse – Tunbridge Wells, Kent

School Nurse – Tunbridge Wells, Kent (Term time only) Salary £12,500 Our client is a flourishing independent day and boarding school with approximately 465 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 13. Set in 32 acres of Kent countryside, including its own woodland, the school is located on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, approximately 40 minutes from Gatwick Airport. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join their medical centre. They are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and flexible individual to join their team, which comprises of a School Medical Officer, Nurse and Healthcare Assistant. The successful candidate will be a registered paediatric nurse. Experience working in schools or the community is desirable but not essential for the right candidate. As a school nurse you will be responsible for the day to day running of the medical centre and the health and wellbeing of the pupils, with the ability to stay calm in emergency situations. The successful candidate should be highly organised with good IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel. Sport plays a large role at the school therefore part of your duties will be to provide nursing care and first aid at sports fixtures some of which will be on a Saturday. Their medical centre is open during the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and for sports fixtures half day on a Saturday. They are looking for a nurse to cover the following hours: Monday either 8.00am – 1.00pm or 1.00pm – 6.00pm (negotiable) Tuesday 1.00pm – 6.00pm Wednesday 8.00am – 1.00pm Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm Saturdays 1 in 3 fixtures (half day) The school holds INSET days over the school year which you would be expected to attend. They offer a competitive salary for this term time only role, with free onsite parking and lunch provided when you are on duty. They are looking for someone to start ideally after May half term but a September start date would be considered for the right candidate. Closing date – Friday 27 March 2020 (Shortlisting may close early should we have a large number of applicants). Early application is encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview candidates as soon as possible. For full details, please click the apply button KN 124