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Location: Uppingham, Rutland
Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week, 32 week per year
Reports to: Assistant Head: Safeguarding
Closing date: Wednesday 26 August

Uppingham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18-year-olds in the market town of Uppingham, Rutland. Our 800 pupils are accommodated in 16 houses and taught by 24 academic departments, and we employ around 600 teaching and support staff.

We are looking for a Health Centre Clinical Lead to take responsibility for the strategic leadership, clinical governance and day-to-day management of the School's Health Centre, ensuring a safe, effective and pupil centred service across the boarding and day school community.

Working with senior leaders, pastoral and safeguarding teams, House staff, parents and external providers, you will ensure pupils' physical health, emotional wellbeing and medical needs are met through high quality clinical practice, robust systems and a strong safeguarding culture. You will also lead the Nursing Team and House Matrons, promoting high standards of care and continuous professional development.


The Role

• Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Health Centre
• Guide and support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Nursing Team and House Matrons in all medical responsibilities
• Take accountability for clinical governance and regulatory compliance, covering policies, procedures, records and audits
• Implement and audit medication administration across the School and within Houses, including controlled drugs, records and stock levels
• Ensure compliance with the National Minimum Boarding Standards and Independent School Standards Regulations
• Oversee recruitment for Health Centre positions and organise rotas for nursing and administrative staff
• Deliver induction and medical training for House teams, and coordinate supervision, appraisal and CPD
• Manage the Health Centre budget and support sound financial decision-making
• Supervise the medical registration and health assessment of new pupils, ensuring needs are documented and shared with House teams
• Support pupils with long-term conditions, allergies or complex needs, including up-to-date Individual Health Care Plans
• Administer immunisation programmes, and work with health and safety and sports staff on concussion management
• Oversee GP surgeries and clinics, initiate nurse-led clinics, and direct the Link Nurse initiative
• Supervise infection prevention and control, and the safe storage, handling and disposal of medical materials and clinical waste
• Work with the Pastoral Leadership Team on health promotion initiatives across the School
• Escalate safeguarding concerns to the Assistant Head: Safeguarding

What We're Looking For

• A recognised healthcare qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN) enabling effective clinical leadership
• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing standards and evidence-based best practice
• Understanding of healthcare compliance and recordkeeping, including medication management, infection control and incident reporting
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with the ability to apply statutory guidance and school policies
• Significant experience with children or young people in residential, educational or healthcare settings
• Experience leading a team, promoting a calm, supportive and professional working culture
• Experience of rota planning, staff supervision, appraisal and performance management
• Strong organisational and operational skills, with professional integrity and sound judgement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals
• Strong administrative skills and confidence using digital health management systems and reporting tools
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise in situations involving illness, injury or safeguarding concerns
• Confidence in injury and illness assessment, biometric measurement and urinalysis
• A commitment to maintaining professional registration and ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Registered Nurse Degree, Child Branch
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) – School Nursing qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing or Practice Educator qualification
• Awareness of key adolescent health issues, including mental and sexual health
• Knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools
• Experience working within a school or boarding environment
• Experience managing budgets or contributing to service development
• Experience using iSAMS and Evolve systems
• Able to complete spirometry and confident in venepuncture

Why Join Us

Uppingham is a vibrant, energetic and forward-looking school, made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. Pupils take part in a multitude of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to drama and expeditions. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to the independent education sector, and we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Safeguarding

The post-holder must always comply with the School's Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. Any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school must be reported to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Headmaster.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so we encourage early submissions. Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews may be held before 26 August.

You may have experience in the following: Lead Nurse, Head of Health Centre, Clinical Lead Nurse, School Nurse Manager, Senior School Nurse, Boarding School Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Head of Nursing, Matron, etc