Health Centre Clinical Lead

Hours : Full time, 45 hours per week, 32 week per year Uppingham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18-year-olds in the market town of Uppingham, Rutland. Our 800 pupils are accommodated in 16 houses and taught by 24 academic departments, and we employ around 600 teaching and support staff. We are looking for a Health Centre Clinical Lead to take responsibility for the strategic leadership, clinical governance and day-to-day management of the School's Health Centre, ensuring a safe, effective and pupil centred service across the boarding and day school community. Working with senior leaders, pastoral and safeguarding teams, House staff, parents and external providers, you will ensure pupils' physical health, emotional wellbeing and medical needs are met through high quality clinical practice, robust systems and a strong safeguarding culture. You will also lead the Nursing Team and House Matrons, promoting high standards of care and continuous professional development. Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Health Centre Guide and support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Nursing Team and House Matrons in all medical responsibilities Take accountability for clinical governance and regulatory compliance, covering policies, procedures, records and audits Oversee recruitment for Health Centre positions and organise rotas for nursing and administrative staff Deliver induction and medical training for House teams, and coordinate supervision, appraisal and CPD Manage the Health Centre budget and support sound financial decision-making Supervise the medical registration and health assessment of new pupils, ensuring needs are documented and shared with House teams Support pupils with long-term conditions, allergies or complex needs, including up-to-date Individual Health Care Plans Administer immunisation programmes, and work with health and safety and sports staff on concussion management Oversee GP surgeries and clinics, initiate nurse-led clinics, and direct the Link Nurse initiative Supervise infection prevention and control, and the safe storage, handling and disposal of medical materials and clinical waste Work with the Pastoral Leadership Team on health promotion initiatives across the School A recognised healthcare qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN) enabling effective clinical leadership Thorough knowledge of professional nursing standards and evidence-based best practice Understanding of healthcare compliance and recordkeeping, including medication management, infection control and incident reporting A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with the ability to apply statutory guidance and school policies Significant experience with children or young people in residential, educational or healthcare settings Experience leading a team, promoting a calm, supportive and professional working culture Experience of rota planning, staff supervision, appraisal and performance management Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals Strong administrative skills and confidence using digital health management systems and reporting tools Registered Nurse Degree, Child Branch Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing qualification Non-Medical Prescribing or Practice Educator qualification Awareness of key adolescent health issues, including mental and sexual health Pupils take part in a multitude of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to drama and expeditions. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to the independent education sector, and we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The post-holder must always comply with the School's Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. Any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school must be reported to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Headmaster. Lead Nurse, Head of Health Centre, Clinical Lead Nurse, School Nurse Manager, Senior School Nurse, Boarding School Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Head of Nursing, Matron, etc