Nurse - Casual
Bloxham School is seeking to appoint a qualified and compassionate nurse to join our dedicated medical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys working with young people and would like to contribute to the health, wellbeing and safety of our school community within a supportive and professional environment.
The successful candidate will provide responsive and high\-quality medical care to pupils who become unwell or sustain an injury while at school. Working independently within their level of competence, the successful candidate will work closely with the wider nursing team, House staff, parents and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the needs of pupils remain at the centre of all decision\-making.
Rate of Pay:
· £27\.71 per hour
Working Arrangements:
· Zero Hours casual contract.
· Hours offered according to the needs of the School and availability of the successful candidate.
· On\-site working.
· Term time only, 34 weeks per year
Start Date:
· As soon as possible
About the Role
You will contribute to the effective provision of healthcare through Palmer Health Centre, providing professional and compassionate care to members of the Bloxham School community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and responding to pupils and members of the school community who require medical intervention due to illness, injury or concerns about their health and wellbeing.
- Undertaking thorough assessments of accidents and injuries, providing appropriate treatment or referral where necessary.
- Communicating effectively with Housemasters/Housemistresses, Matrons, parents and colleagues regarding pupils' health and care needs.
- Providing health education, information and resources to pupils, parents and staff where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate and timely paper and electronic medical records.
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team to ensure effective handovers and continuity of care.
- Practicing in accordance with the NMC Code, relevant professional guidance and School policies and procedures.
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to GDPR, data protection and information\-sharing requirements.
- Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns in accordance with School and Local Authority procedures.
- Participating in mandatory training, professional development and Palmer Health Centre training and meetings as required.
- Contributing positively to the wider work and development of the Medical Department.
The Medical Team at Bloxham School is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of the entire school community. The team provides professional medical care, support and ongoing health education, working closely with a local GP practice to ensure students have access to a wide range of medical services and expert care.
The team aims to create a safe and healthy environment where students can thrive, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing through attentive, responsive and professional healthcare.
About You
We are looking for a qualified nurse who is calm, caring and professional, with the ability to respond confidently to a wide range of health needs while working as part of a supportive team.
*Essential:*
- Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
- First Aid qualifications.
- Experience working as a School Nurse or in an Occupational Health setting.
- Ability to work independently and within the limits of professional competence.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office/365\.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A flexible approach to work.
- A calm, caring and compassionate attitude.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Please visit the school website to view a full description and person specification for this role.
Why Join Bloxham School?
- Join a dedicated and professional medical team.
- Make a direct and meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of young people.
- Work within a supportive independent boarding school community.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a casual, zero\-hours position.
- Maintain and develop your professional skills through training and development opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with experienced nursing, pastoral and wider school teams.
- For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet on the school website.
· Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
· To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form, available on the school website. Application forms must be completed in full. Completed application forms should be sent as an email attachment to: recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill\-out this form. A free download is available from https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
· Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, early application is strongly advised.
· For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
· Application deadline – 9am, Friday 2 October 2026
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self\-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Pay: £27\.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On\-site parking
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