College Nurse
West Kent and Ashford College
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,439 - £26,628 per annum (for 42 weeks per annum-Term Time)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2015
Job overview
Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time)
Location: Based at the Tonbridge campus, but working across Tonbridge, Ashford and the Hadlow sites
Launched in August 2014 as part of the Hadlow Group, West Kent and Ashford College offers a range of further and higher education courses at its campuses in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford. We are committed to improving the diversity of our staff; offering a wide range of job opportunities including apprenticeships, flexible working, full and part-time positions. If you are interested in helping someone – through vocational training and education - take the next step in their life, why not look at what we can offer you?
This post requires you to provide medical support including the administration and monitoring of medications, sexual health advice and intervention including external referral, and act as the primary point of contact and advice regarding medical issues for students, parents/carers/guardians and external partners. You will act as the key point of contact within Student Support Services regarding medically related issues and provision across the Hadlow Group. You need to ensure systems are in place and managed effectively to ensure an effective and efficient support service in accordance with the aims of the College mission statement.
You will need to hold a Degree or Diploma in Nursing and be a Registered Nurse with the KCC.
Minimum Level 2 English and Maths is required. Evident understanding of Kent NHS Clinical Governance is essential, as is an understanding of Kent NHS Clinical Governance.
Knowledge of post 16-education provision is desirable, but not essential
In return, the College offers many benefits including access to competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and Childcare Vouchers.
West Kent and Ashford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our users and expects all staff to share this commitment, in order for all to achieve their full potential. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
To apply for this job, please click on this College URL link for the application pack: http://westkent.ac.uk/vacancies/591-support-staff/11324-college-nurse.html
You are required to complete an application form, as we do not accept CVs.
Please return completed application forms to hrrecruit@westkent.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12 noon on 31st July 2015
Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.
West Kent College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
About West Kent and Ashford College
West Kent College is a mixed, non-denominational further and higher education college in Kent, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The college has campuses in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
West Kent College was founded in 2014 after K College’s six campuses were split into two units. The Tonbridge and Tumbridge Wells sites and the two sites in Ashford were taken over by the Hadlow College Group – making two campuses West Kent College and Ashford College. A third campus, East Kent College, has taken over the Folkestone and Dover sites. West Kent College offers courses at GCSE level to Degree programmes, which are validated by the University of Kent, University of Greenwich and Cantebury Christ Church University. Facilities include radio studios, hair and beauty training salons, a training restaurant, music recording studios and photography studios.
Group Principal and CEO
Paul Hannan
Values and vision
West Kent College wants all students to have an enjoyable and fulfilling time while studying and to receive the support, guidance and encouragement to work and achieve to the best of their ability. The college’s aim is to provide an inclusive working and learning environment where all pupils are treated with respect and have an equal opportunity to succeed. The college embraces diversity and difference and wishes to foster solid relationships between the community. West Kent College works to maintain close links with local businesses and offers students the opportunity to undertake work placements and industry training to expand and develop their skills and confidence.
Ofsted
“Teachers and support staff provide effective individual support for students who need extra help.”
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