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The School

Founded in , St Christopher School is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged -
. We have pupils and teaching and support staff. We have no school uniform and everyone is called
by their first name. We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Ethos

We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness,
social conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.

The Role

To provide and manage a needs-led School Health Service at St Christopher School, providing care for pupils
and staff.



Main Duties and responsibilities:

The management and provision of a confidential counselling and health advice service in
conjunction with the school counsellor.
To provide emergency medical care, as required, to the school community and all visitors to
the school site.
Monitoring for children with specific medical needs (e.g. diabetes, ADHD, eating disorders)
To demonstrate expert skills in School Nursing and clinical leadership, advising colleagues on

clinical intervention and safe practice.
To support pupils with other issues that may have a mental or physical health aspect,

including providing support for LGBT pupils and those transitioning, and to provide staff with
advice on supporting those pupils.

To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meets the public health needs
of the pupils, in accordance with best practice.

To promote Health Education across the School e.g. dietary, smoking cessation,
management of anxiety and to participate in School events that promote issues with a
medical or mental health aspect.

Areas where the curriculum covers health related matters.
To ensure allergy and intolerance information is updated and maintained; effectively

distributing around the School and used by departments, particularly the Catering
department and for School trips.

To develop and implement up to date regular health promotion initiatives on specific health
issues and to specific groups and individuals in line with identified pupil needs.

Prepare individual health care plans where appropriate, in conjunction with the pupils,
parents and School staff.

To assist in the provision of advice, management and care to sports injuries sustained by the
pupils. This may include the coordination of subject matter experts (such as
physiotherapists) in the provision of specialist care.

Maintain and record accurate documentation and correspondence in line with professional
and ISI guidance regarding nurse interactions between clients, colleagues and other

agencies in the appropriate legal records and formats.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors

and be conversant with the scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers.
Demonstrate professional conduct, preserve client’s rights including confidentiality and

promote mutual respect amongst colleagues.
To identify and recommend innovations and service changes in practice and be responsible

for establishing the necessary clinical change in consultation with the Director of Pastoral
Care.

To assist in the coordination of the supervision of sick pupils recuperating in boarding.
To carry out drugs testing in accordance with the School’s policies.
All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of

pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding
and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and
Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly
updated.

The School Nurse will also be expected to adhere to the relevant professional codes (such as NMC)

Administration:

To administer medication in line with the policy for the administration of medicines and as
instructed by Parent, GP or School Doctor.

Store medicines correctly, carry stock, check expiry dates (as per MOSA/NMC guidelines).
Liaise with parents and staff re pupils’ health issues.
Keep confidential records following NMC guidelines.
Maintain up to date confidential health list, keep staff informed for visits or school trips.
Assist with the maintenance of First Aid kits.
Assist with the checking of AEDs/EpiPens and facilitate training.
Provide familiarisation sessions for staff as appropriate e.g. anaphylaxis, AEDs.
Manage health assessments for new pupils.
Follow up appointments with nurse or doctor.
Manage the confidential advice support and counselling for staff and pupils.
To carry and respond to mobile phone when "On Duty" or “On Call”.
To maintain adequate medical records for all pupils in accordance with NMC and ISI

guidelines.
To follow good practice and specific directives on immunisation procedures relevant to the
school population if required.
Co-ordination of school immunisation programmes carried out by the external immunisation teams.

• To be trained in manual handling/lifting.
• To maintain hygienic standards in medical areas.
  

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Registered General Nurse with up to date registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Complete appropriate amount of relevant study days for NMC revalidation.
Ability to keep abreast of new techniques in identified specialist areas.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with staff

and management at all levels.
Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
An appreciation of children’s specific needs and a desire to play an active role within the life

of the School.
Ability to use excellent nursing assessment skills and evidence based practice when treating

injured or sick children.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification (Highly Desirable)
Knowledge or experience of working with children’s and young people’s mental health issues.
Experience of working as a nurse in the independent school sector.
Recent safeguarding training to level (or willing to do the courses required).
First Aid at Work Certificate (or willing to do a course).
Experience of using ISAMS.

Hours of work:

Working hours are Monday to Friday :to :(including -minute unpaid break). This role is term-
time only weeks per annum.

Salary:

The role is set on NHS Pay Band

Holidays:

Pro rata of the full time equivalent of days per annum plus bank holidays. As this is a term time only
post, holiday pay is incorporated into the annual salary, meaning that no holiday is available during term-
time but the post holder will be entitled to all school holidays off. At St Chris, we operate a -week
academic year which entitles the post holder to the remaining weeks off.

Term dates can be found here: www.stchris.co.uk/school-life/term-dates

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be entitled to join the St Christopher contributory Pension
Scheme. Currently the School contributes % towards the scheme and matches individual's
contributions to a maximum contribution by the School of %.

The School operates health benefit and death-in-service schemes for staff.
Employee Assistance Programme, an independent, free and confidential advice service that can

offer both practical advice and emotional support.
Part remission of fees at St Christopher School for children of employees (subject to our normal

entry procedures). Please note that remission of school fees is not a contractual entitlement.
The Governors reserve the right to vary the rate of remission or to withdraw it altogether.

Free parking on site.

How to Apply:

In order to apply for this post candidates are required to fully complete the St Christopher School Application
Form, and send this along with a covering letter outlining why you applying for this role to:

[email protected].

Human Resources Team
St Christopher School
Barrington Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SGJZ

Application Deadline: noon, Friday February . We are happy to accept applicants by email or
post.

Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing February

Early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Child Protection

St Christopher 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 past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Data Protection

In the course of employment at the School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to
pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such
information. Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School’s interest. Information
which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information
regarding specific individuals. A strict code of confidentiality must be adhered to at all times. The School is
registered under the Data Protection Act and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by
the school or disclose such data to a third person.