Nurse Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-145S
• Posted:27/04/2017
• Pay:Kent Range 7 / 8
• Start Date:Jun 2017
• App Close Date:17/05/2017 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a qualified nurse for 37 hours per week, term-time plus one week to support pupils' health and personal care needs within this outstanding special school.

Applications are invited from registered child, adult or learning disability nurses, preferably with post registration paediatric experience.  Applications from candidates from other medical backgrounds who would like to utilise and build upon existing knowledge and skills and those returning to work from a career break will also be considered.  The successful applicant will be expected to work within school hours and would benefit from the flexibility of term-time working.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Liaise with a range of NHS professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, paediatricians and GPs.
• Manage medication in school.
• Oversee administration of PEG tube feeds
• Oversee provision of suctioning
• Oversee administration of general first aid and provide appropriate response to medical emergencies including epileptic seizures
• Produce and update care plans for all pupils with medical needs.
• Deliver training to school staff.
• Maintain medical records.
• Work closely with parents and staff.

Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be Kent Range 7 or 8, the equivalent to Band 5 of the NHS Pay Scale.  An SEN allowance of £1,241 per annum will also be paid.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• School Nurse Job Description