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Health Centre NurseMoreton Hall

Candidate Brief, September 2020

Independent Boarding and Day SchoolGirls 6 months - 18 years, Boys 6 months - 11 years

You may have preconceptions about what a traditional boarding school education is like – but Moreton Hall is a school like no other.

From the moment you enter the 100 acres of school grounds, you can embrace the ‘Moreton Magic’ and discover the infectious positivity and energy which is threaded through the classrooms, across the spor ts pitches and onto the stage.

Moreton is not a cookie-cutter sor t of school; there is no typical Moretonian, what binds us is a strong set of shared values.

Moreton Hall was recently judged in the top category by ISI in a recent school inspection, our U14 Lacrosse team are national champions and our senior team are in the top eight in the country. Students go on to represent their country in a range of spor ts, enjoy success in their music examinations with distinctions galore and the progress they make with their academic studies places us towards the top in national value-added rankings.

As a forward-looking school, Moreton is unencumbered by petty rules. The students are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and develop skills such as public speaking and entrepreneurship during their time with us. Our students are self-conf ident and self-reliant without being arrogant, they are generous with their suppor t of each other and of the community and their imagination knows no bounds.

This is truly a remarkable place and I look forward to meeting you as par t of the application process.

George BuddPrincipal

Introduction

Our Schools

First Steps NurseryFirst Steps Nursery offers a safe, caring, stimulating environment for young children from 6 months - 3 years, within the grounds of Moreton Hall in a purpose-designed facility.

Moreton First PrepWe are proud that we offer boys and girls from 3 - 11 years a unique star t to their education, ensuring academic rigour goes hand in hand with encouragement to achieve success in all creative and spor ting f ields. Our education is personalised for each child in our care.

Joining Moreton First is how many pupils begin their Moreton Hall education and join this community. The school builds the foundations which prepare all pupils for Senior School life, be that moving into Moreton Hall’s own Senior School or, for our boys, via entrance and scholarship examinations for other leading schools.

Senior SchoolAcademic excellence, a tailored curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and extra-curricular activities of an extraordinary range and quality are the cornerstones of the school.

An extended teaching day, Saturday morning school and activities every evening maximise the oppor tunities for learning. This, combined with a curriculum that is tailored to meet the requirements of each individual pupil, creates a bespoke educational experience that truly develops self-conf idence and resilience for life.

Sixth FormVibrant, welcoming and tailored to the individual needs of each student, Moreton Hall’s ‘Moreton Sixth’ is a thriving girls-only sixth form which equips each student with all of the skills and qualif ications they will need as young women in the world beyond school.

The school’s extensive A Level programme offers something for every aspiration and ability. Academically, the school boasts many alumni at the country’s top Russell Group universities including; Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE and Durham with many girls bucking national trends to pursue STEM routes.

InternationalThe Moreton Hall International Study Centre (ISC) was established in 2005 and today takes up to 50 overseas students from the age of 13 - 17. The ISC is housed in a dedicated building called Mitchell House which includes accommodation, classrooms and common rooms.

Summer SchoolThe Summer School runs for 8 weeks each Summer and welcomes students from all over the world on a number of different courses ranging from the unique Parent and Child course,Intensive Academic and Group courses.

Moreton Hall is committed to the enrichment and education of every pupil. From the youngest member of Moreton First to the most able Oxbridge candidate in the Upper Sixth – every pupil receives the suppor t and challenge they require to fulf il their potential.

Facilities The school is set in one hundred acres of beautiful parkland on the Shropshire – Welsh border. Steeped in history, par ts of the original building date as far back as 1527. The School offers a tranquil environment in private and secluded grounds.

• The school’s spor ting facilities include an allweather surface, grass lacrosse and hockey pitches, 14 tennis cour ts, athletics f ields, an indoor pool, netball cour ts, a nine-hole golf course, a large spor ts hall and a fully equipped f itness suite.

• Our accommodation is spread over six boardinghouses offering a combination of single, twin, double and multi bedded rooms.

• High quality modern IT facilities exist throughoutthe school and boarding houses, including a dedicated IT Centre with over 50 computers and high speed Wi-Fi to every house. All main teaching rooms are equipped with data projectors and interactive whiteboards.

• The £1.45 million Holroyd Community Theatreenhances Moreton’s dynamic ar ts programme with a fully equipped professional theatre and a vibrant state-of-the-ar t performance space, in addition to the school’s outdoor amphitheatre and outstanding music facilities.

• A University quality Medical Science Faculty offerscutting edge laboratories for aspiring Scientists, Doctors, Veterinarians, Dentists and other medical professionals.

The Health Centre Team is par t of a wider pastoral and First Aid team whose aim is to promote the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

The Health Centre is open from 8.00am - 8.00pm during the school day Monday to Friday and Saturday 8.00am - 2.00pm, and is a welcoming space offering medical, counselling and wellbeing suppor t for our pupils and staff.

We operate an on-call system from 8.00pm - 8.00am Monday to Friday, and then from 2.00pm on Saturday until 8.00am on Monday. The on-call may be based from your home if the Health Centre does not have pupils requiring overnight care. The on-call will advise

over the phone as required and return to school to assess a pupil if needed. If a boarding pupil requires A&E attention and is able to travel by car, and the parent is unable to take the child, the on-call nurse will escor t that pupil.

This suppor t, in conjunction with the wider pastoral team, is designed to meet a wide range of day to day needs, as any medical centre would in the wider world. From meeting the physical needs of some pupils and the administration of f irst aid, to guiding pupils who might need psychological suppor t, the role is a varied but vital one in our whole school community.

The Health Centre

Benefits of Working at Moreton Hall

The reward for working at Moreton is more than financial.

Competitive Salaries

Corporate Rate at Local Health Cluband Spa

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free Use of the Fitness Suite

First-rate Staff Facilities including Recently Refurbished Staff Work and Social Areas

Continuous Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing, EmployeeAssistance Programmes

Access to a Wide Range of School Events

Support Staff Workplace Pension Scheme

Moreton in theCommunity

WideningParticipation

Widening par ticipation is f irmly embedded in everything we do at Moreton Hall. We are committed to nur turing local talent and potential and removing barriers to learning whilst enhancing a pupil’s educational experience.

Moreton Hall is engaged in many exciting par tnerships and projects with local state school St Martins. The collaborative work involves the sharing of best practice, exper tise and facilities to the benef it of the pupils.

Creative Arts ProgrammeThe Creative Ar ts programme provides local primary schools with a unique oppor tunity to have lessons in dance, acting and singing with industry professionals. The six week programme culminates with a performance for parents and teachers.

The HolroydCommunity Theatre

The Holroyd Community Theatre, a £1.45m ar ts venue, is a f irst-class professional theatre space overlooking the grounds of Moreton Hall.

The Theatre provides access to theatre productions, offers a space for use by local theatre companies and community groups, provides traineeships and oppor tunities for young people, and access to learning resources for many local schools including Moreton Hall.

CommunityInitiatives

Face2FaceFace2Face Performing Ar ts Academy provides pupils between the ages of 9 - 18 exper t teaching in dancing, singing and acting whilst building their conf idence and having fun! Face2Face is open to anybody in the local community and runs weekly alongside the academic term.

North Shropshire Music North Shropshire Music is an exciting initiative offering a range of oppor tunities for local musicians in the North Shropshire and Welsh Border areas. NSM is a Centre of Musical Excellence offering all ages and abilities to par ticipate in a larger ensembles.

Person SpecificationQualif ications RGN/ RSCN with at least 3 years post qualif ication nursing experience.

Experience x A registered nurse, level 1 on the NMC register, ideally with experience of working in an educational or boarding school environment.

x Knowledge and experience in mental health, teenage sexual health, sports injuries, child care and welfare, triage would be an advantage.

x Knowledge and experience of providing care for children with chronic and minor illnesses, including f irst aid.

x Knowledge and experience of working with adolescents suffering with mental health illness.

Skills x Competent IT skills, including use of word processing

Personal Competencies / Qualities

x Demonstrate good personal skills in a pleasant, friendly and competent manner and be able to welcome, help or reassure all visitors by telephone and personally to the Health Centre or the school off ice.

x Tact and absolute discretion in dealing with all matters. x Independence but with the ability to work as part of a wider team of support staff and pastoral staff.

x Loyalty, energy, articulacy and diplomacy. x Flexibility in approach to people and to working arrangements. x A professional, adaptable and proactive attitude. x Able to respond calmly, quickly and willingly to urgent and unexpected requests.

x Conf ident and adaptable in liaising with the wider pastoral team and, where necessary, external agencies.

x Appreciation of and sympathy for the objectives of an independent school. x Able work closely with and establish good communication with parents, DSLs, Deputy Heads, the boarding staff and other teaching staff.

x Able to build excellent working relationships with the doctors and other agencies and professionals who attend the health centre and work together in the interest of any pupils with health needs.

x Build excellent working relationships with the doctors and other agencies and professionals who attend the medical centre and work together in the interest of any pupils with health needs.

The Role

Job Purpose:To provide Care, Health and Wellbeing of our community. The School Nurse also provides andco-ordinates exceptional levels of medical, counselling and pastoral care within our community.

The Role includes but is not limited to the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

Professional

x To adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct for nurses.

x To use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care.

x Maintenance of the Health Centre as an attractive, hygienic room, suitably equipped for serving the medical needs of the pupils and staff.

x To be willing to complete Level 3 Child Protection training and any other training relevant to the school setting.

x The ability to prioritise and manage situations under pressure.

x Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels, combining conf idence and assertiveness in a calm, courteous and professional manner.

Clinical

x To provide a high standard of care and service to the pupils at Moreton Hall within the professional competence and NMC guidelines.

x To be responsible for the standards of nursing care of all pupils when patients.

x To provide f irst aid and emergency care as necessary, including maintaining of stock of school f irst aid kits and cabinets.

x To operate procedures for the control of infectious diseases.

x To ensure that a code of conf identiality is adhered to.

x To provide conf idential advice and/or support for all pupils and staff as necessary.

x To be responsible for writing and reviewing medical healthcare plans for pupils with more complex health needs, and sharing these appropriately.

Job Title: Health Centre Nurse (Part-time - 20 hours plus on-call), Permanent

Line Manager: Lead Nurse

Line Management: Principal, Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School

Key Relationships: Nursing colleagues, School Doctors, Pupils, Parents, Housemistresses, Pastoral team, DSL’s

The Role (continued)

Boarding

x Organise and carry out new patient medicals on all boarders in conjunction with the school Doctor, liaise with Houseparents regarding management of any health issues identif ied, and train boarding staff as required.

x Organise four times weekly Doctor’s surgeries for boarding pupils to attend and refer to school Doctor as appropriate.

x Arrange for boarders to attend Dentist, Opticians and any other health appointments as required.

x Assess any pupils who are ill in the boarding houses and implement any medical treatment.

x Ensure safe storage, usage and disposal of drugs and supplies in the boarding houses and Health Centre as required.

x Ensure appropriate and conf idential medical record keeping for the pupils.

x Organising the in house regular medical checks and School Health immunisations programmes.

First Aid

x Ensure that all trips and events have the required f irst aid materials and personnel available.

x Ensure that staff are aware of specif ic pupils with specif ic needs which may be life threatening.

x Ensuring that pupils and staff are seen promptly and any further treatment is identif ied.

x Administering f irst aid and care of pupils referred by staff or self referred until they are able to return to lessons or are passed into the care of a parent, guardian, doctor, hospital etc and accurately recording all visits.

x Being available to staff leading school trips to offer advice and information regarding individual pupils and medication.

x Ensuring First Aid kits around school are monitored and are restocked.

x Supplying First Aid kits for trips.

x Providing basic First Aid knowledge to staff at start of academic year and informing staff of procedures if faced with medical emergency such as the more serious medical conditions they may encounter.

Liaison

x Liaise with internal colleagues such as the Designated person for Safeguarding, Learning Support co-coordinator, school Counsellor, house staff and others as necessary.

x Liaise with the school Doctors and other independent school nurses and other external agencies as necessary.

x Attend staff meetings, and INSET days at the beginning of term.

x Liaise with Health and Safety off icer and the Health and Safety committee.

x Liaison with and attendance at meetings with external agencies as required.

x Completion of accident reports via Evolve as required.

x To ensure effective information sharing and handover with the Health Centre team.

x Making contact with parents as appropriate, ensuring that thorough records are kept of the conversations and any action taken via CPOMS.

The Role (continued)

x Liaise with the relevant member of staff (Tutor,Housemistress, SLT) on issues which arise through the care of pupils in the Health Centre.

x Attend weekly staff brief ing and other relevant staff meetings as directed.

x Liaising with local public health teams regarding immunisations and any other medical matters which the school needs to act upon.

x Liaising with the School’s GP practice in Chirk on medical matters and in order to keep protocols up to date.

Pastoral Support

x To be a listening ear and one of the f irsts “ports of call” on the pastoral team. Knowing when to pass on concerns to the appropriate person.

x To be involved in the health education of the pupils and, at times, to help deliver PSHCE or form time to discuss medical or emotional issues with pupils.

Other

x Any other task within the reasonable scope of the role as directed by your line manager or member of SLT

How to Apply

How to Find Us

Application forms are available on our website (www.moretonhall.org/vacancies) – please email completed application forms along with a covering letter (2 pages maximum) to Debbie Jones, HR Administrator (hr@moretonhall.com), by 4pm Wednesday 12th August 2020. There is no need to submit a curriculum vitae.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th August 2020 and include an opportunity to tour the School. Interested candidates are invited to contact Ruth Brown, the Principal’s PA (01691 776020), to arrange an informal discussion with Principal, George Budd, prior to applying.

Sat Nav / GPS Systems - enter SY11 3ENMoreton Hall is on the A5, 3 miles north of Oswestry and a 20 minute drive from Shrewsbury or Chester.

Moreton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Moreton Hall reserves the right to withdraw the job should a suitable candidate be found at any time during the recruitment process.

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Prospective parents and Principal's visitorsentering the school via the front drive shouldtake the first turning on the right marked'Principal's Visitors' and park in front of themain school building (see 1 on School Map).

By RoadSat Nav / GPS Systems. Enter SY11 3EN.Moreton Hall is on the A5, 3 miles north of Oswestry anda 20 minute drive from Shrewsbury or Chester.

From the North(Manchester, Liverpool and all points north)Aim for Chester and North Wales on the M56, bypassChester on the M53 and A55 and then take the A483towards Wrexham. Remain on the A483, bypassingWrexham, and then join the A5. Shortly after theWelsh/English border you will come to the A5/B5070roundabout. Carry on straight ahead on the A5 and takethe first right after the Shell service station into the frontentrance of Moreton Hall.

From the South(Birmingham direction)From the M54 follow signs for North Wales andcontinue up the A5 Shrewsbury bypass, pastOswestry, heading towards Llangollen/Wrexham.Ignore signs to Oswestry and continue on the A5.Moreton Hall is on the left just past the signs toGobowen and Hengoed and almost opposite theLion Quays Hotel (on right).

By RailThe nearest station is Gobowen which is a five minutetaxi drive from the school.

By AirManchester, Liverpool and Birmingham internationalairports are approximately an hour away.

travel options

Moreton Hall

LONDON

Manchester

Birmingham

Shrewsbury

Liverpool

Chirk R

d

A5

A5

A5

B5070

Weston Rhyn

Oswestry/Shrewsbury

Chester

St. Martins

Lion QuaysHotel

BPService Station

ShellServiceStation

Rear Entrance forcontractors and deliveries

Front Entrance forvisitors to the school

LordMoreton

Hotel

GledridRoundabout

STATION RD

STATION RD

A41

A41

A525

A53

A51

A51A

34

A534

A556

A533

A56

A56

A561

A580

A570A580

A628

A518

A442

A442

A458

A454

A4

A41

A49

A49

A456

A448

A44

9

A449

A458

A458

A470

A470

A44

A55

A55

A55

0

A55

A5

A5

A5A5

A470

A494

A494

A534

A51 A49

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7

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0

A470

A470

A470

A458

A50

A54

A537

A34

A34A

50

A53

A500

A523

A6A623

A51

5

A5

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A49

A495

A48

3

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M62

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M58

M53

M6TOLL

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Liverpool

Kidderminster

Newtown

Welshpool

ShrewsburyNewport

Nantwich

Chester

Macclesfield Bux

Leek

Ashbourne

Stafford

Bury

WhitchurchLlangollen

Oswestry

Bala

Mold

Wrexham

Llandudno

Bangor

Dolgellau

Machynlleth

Llangurig

Rhayader

Betws-y-coed

Telford

Bridgnorth

Manchester

Redditch

Birmin

Prospective parents and Principal's visitorsentering the school via the front drive shouldtake the first turning on the right marked'Principal's Visitors' and park in front of themain school building (see 1 on School Map).

By RoadSat Nav / GPS Systems. Enter SY11 3EN.Moreton Hall is on the A5, 3 miles north of Oswestry anda 20 minute drive from Shrewsbury or Chester.

From the North(Manchester, Liverpool and all points north)Aim for Chester and North Wales on the M56, bypassChester on the M53 and A55 and then take the A483towards Wrexham. Remain on the A483, bypassingWrexham, and then join the A5. Shortly after theWelsh/English border you will come to the A5/B5070roundabout. Carry on straight ahead on the A5 and takethe first right after the Shell service station into the frontentrance of Moreton Hall.

From the South(Birmingham direction)From the M54 follow signs for North Wales andcontinue up the A5 Shrewsbury bypass, pastOswestry, heading towards Llangollen/Wrexham.Ignore signs to Oswestry and continue on the A5.Moreton Hall is on the left just past the signs toGobowen and Hengoed and almost opposite theLion Quays Hotel (on right).

By RailThe nearest station is Gobowen which is a five minutetaxi drive from the school.

By AirManchester, Liverpool and Birmingham internationalairports are approximately an hour away.

travel options

Moreton Hall

Moreton Hall, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW

Charity Registration Number: 528409

Tel: 01691 773671 | Email: admin@moretonhall.comwww.moretonhall.org

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