PERSON SPECIFICATION
| NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS |
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| SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Qualifications/ Professional Membership |
Hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6) or an equivalent qualification Hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Knowledge |
Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of a nurse within a school setting Demonstrable knowledge of child health development |
Interview |
| Other |
Evidence of regular continuing professional development relevant to the role |
Interview |
| SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Knowledge |
Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses Demonstrable awareness of child protection policy and procedures |
Interview |
| Skills / Abilities |
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective planning and organisational skills and proven ability to work on own initiative Ability to work calmly under pressure and make safe and effective decisions Ability to develop positive working relationships and work effectively with a range of different people |
Interview |
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Values Orientation |
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values here www.breda.academy |
Interview |
| SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA |
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Experience |
Have experience of working with children and young people as a qualified nurse |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Qualifications / Experience |
Demonstrable working knowledge of Information Technology systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: School Nurse
REPORTS TO: The Principal / Head of Pastoral Care
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a professional nursing, confidential pupil care, health and hygiene service at school.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pupils Care
- Care for all sick pupils and make arrangements for supervised and secure transport for sick/injured pupils to be taken home or to hospital as required.
- Administer first aid and diagnose ailments/injuries which required medical attention.
- Organise and assist during all educational/medical welfare service visits.
- Assist the designated teacher in the delivery of social education/sex education programme as required.
- Provide consultation to individuals or groups on health related issues as required.
- Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding welfare of pupils.
- Regularly inspect the cloakroom/toilet areas for standards of hygiene.
- Advise Principal on occupational health issues and risk assessment after accidents.
- Advise Principal on health and safety issues related to the post.
Administration
- Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
- Complete and submit all records/returns as required.
- Maintain an inventory/records of resources.
- Order/purchase, receive, check, store, securely and distribute resources.
- Assist in school administration and photocopy as directed.
General
- Assist in maintaining standards of good order and cleanliness in the medical room and throughout the school.
- Implement all relevant school policies and procedures.
- Participate in any relevant training as directed by the principal.
- Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
