School Nurse/Pupil Welfare Officer in Lytham St. Annes

Location: Lytham, Lancashire
Pay: £18.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, term time only
Working hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

We are seeking a caring, confident and experienced School Nurse / Pupil Welfare Officer to join one of our schools in Lytham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a nursing background, either within a school environment or the NHS, who is looking to bring their clinical skills and experience into an educational setting.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils' health, safety and wellbeing throughout the school day, ensuring that medical needs are managed effectively and that pupils receive appropriate care and support.

• Coordinate and manage the school's vaccination programme, including associated administration and liaison.

• Support the delivery and management of ICHPS.

• Administer and monitor pupil medication in line with school policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate medical records and medication logs.

• Record and monitor first aid incidents, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed.

• Respond to first aid incidents and provide appropriate care and support to pupils.

• Support pupils with medical needs, promoting their health, welfare and wellbeing.

• Liaise with parents, school staff and healthcare professionals where required.

• Ensure health, safety and medical procedures are followed consistently.

• Previous nursing experience, ideally within a school, NHS or healthcare environment.

• A valid Emergency First Aid qualification.

• Confident administering medication and responding to first aid situations.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• A caring, approachable and professional manner.

• The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.

• A genuine interest in supporting children's health, welfare and wellbeing.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.