Job Description

Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best known and most well-respected independent colleges in the UK. Owned by Kaplan International, MPW has built an enviable reputation for top academic results, excellent pastoral care and inspired teaching tailored to the needs of each student.

We are looking for a Nurse to join our friendly, thriving and successful Boarding team at MPW London. The role starts at the beginning of the June. Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4.00, with flexibility to accommodate occasional evening work in lieu.

This is a role filled with a great opportunity for progression for an experienced school nurse. To register your interest, please apply with your CV now.

The main area of responsibility for this position is for the boarding students. In most cases our day students will be supported by their parents and their own GP, but for avoidance of doubt, any student may be referred to the college nurse.

Student welfare

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Provision for all students:

Provision of a triage function and treatment to all students, including preventative care and education of students in medical matters, and decision making on when it is appropriate for a student to go home or return to boarding when unwell Provision of general workshops on mental health, smoking cessation, substance abuse, sexual health and other areas as appropriate, in accordance with PSHE curriculum and in response to specific situations Organising and coordinating clinical services for the college Working with college counsellors, liaise on appropriate treatment and approaches for students with regard to mental health concerns To deliver care in line with NSF and NICE guidelines, and working within the NMS code of conduct To serve on the college's Safeguarding Team Committee To make arrangements for drugs testing as appropriate with an external provider To oversee and deliver immunisation and vaccination programmes as appropriate Provision of advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication, side effects and interactions. This includes storage, controlled drugs, administration, monitoring, handling, recording, training of staff and all other areas of medication management in school and on trips in accordance with UK law. To support and manage students with long term health conditions To educate the young person to manage their own medical condition, to educate and support staff who may need to care for the young person in the absence of the school nurse. To create individualised care plans for any young persons with medical conditions where support is required in college and sharing these appropriately

Provision for Boarding students:

Undertaking medical checks twice annually for all boarders, and follow up on any concerns identified, ensuring the most appropriate service is involved in the care and support of the young person Ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards for Boarding To support the boarding team with home checks of educational guardians to BSA certified or AEGIS accredited, as appropriate

Administrative and Compliance duties:

To contribute to the drafting of college medical policies, ensuring compliance Undertaking NHS registrations (within 7 days of international boarder arrivals) Liaison with local medical, dental, optometric and mental health services Maintaining accurate records in line with statutory guidance Oversight of stocking medical cabinets and first aid kits Provision of first aid training to staff, supporting staff with training and supervision as appropriate To undertake assessments in Gillick competency and oversee permissions for self-administration of controlled medicines Provision of training on the dispensation of medicines Making arrangements for the collection of pathological specimens (e.g., swabs, blood samples, urine or stool samples, etc.)
One of the key elements of the role is to ensure that accurate medical records are maintained on the college student records system iSAMS. Suitable training will be given to complete these duties.

As part of the Boarding Team, you will have your specific areas of responsibility but will also work to provide cover for colleagues and undertake duties as requested by the Head of Boarding and/or Principal.

You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as MPW requires from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/06/2025