Matron

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We are looking to appoint a Matron, NMC registered, to work in our secondary school, reporting to the Depute Rector in charge of Pastoral Care. This is a maternity cover post for up to 12 months.

As Matron, you will play a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing and pastoral care of pupils across the Senior School. You will provide a professional and approachable nursing service, responding to day-to-day medical needs and emergencies while supporting pupils with ongoing physical and emotional health needs.

Working closely with the School’s pastoral and safeguarding teams, as well as parents, colleagues and external healthcare professionals, you will help ensure pupils receive appropriate, compassionate and confidential care. You will also contribute to health education and promotion across the School, helping to create a safe and supportive environment in which every pupil can flourish.

Main Responsibilities:

Medical Care

Providing triage and urgent care as needed, including first aid in cases of accident or illness
Assessment and management of any medical complaints
Liaison with pupils’ parents
Liaison with pupils’ GP, hospital, clinic and/or A&E as necessary
Support and monitoring of any pupils with health needs, including the development of pupil specific care plans in agreement with parents and support agencies
Maintain medical records (treatment, medication given, etc) for all pupils

Support

Maintain a channel of communication with the teaching staff regarding the mental and physical welfare of pupils
Work closely with pastoral staff and the Depute in charge of pastoral care regarding child protection and Safeguarding
Member of the school’s Child Protection/Safeguarding Team
Ensure parents, guardians, house staff and teaching staff are informed of accidents, injuries, illness, safeguarding and emotional health as appropriate
Liaise with external agencies as appropriate (chemist, Consultant, GP, Social Services, CAMHS, etc.)
Ensure confidentiality, under the guidelines of the NMC and school policies, of any information regarding pupils/staff
Ensure awareness of, and assistance in, the implementation of any health promotion initiatives. This will also include assisting in the delivery of PSE/PHSE (personal, health and social education) curriculum and Biology health talks.
Ensure awareness of, and assistance in, the implementation of any health promotion initiatives.
Advise on Health and Safety matters where appropriate, and as a member of the school’s Health and Safety Committee.
Teach first aid to staff and pupils where required.

Personal and Professional Responsibilities

Adhere to the NMC The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives and be conversant with the Scope of professional practice and other NMC advisory papers
Use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care to the pupils
Maintain requirements of professional revalidation of NMC and participate in the appraisal process

Administration

Liaise with Community Health teams (including Public Health Scotland); make necessary arrangements and supervise immunisations etc for pupils when appropriate, collect, process and provide necessary information for Community Health Services etc.
Ensuring all examinations, care given and medications prescribed are recorded contemporaneously and accurately
Maintain confidential records of all attendances and any transfers
Assist with co-ordinating any audit or development of protocols/policies relating to medical care
Assist with the ordering of stock for the medical room
Order and maintain medical equipment, emergency bag, oxygen and defibrillation equipment
Issue first aid boxes for use on school trips and at all sports grounds