College Nurse

College Nurse Permanent, Part-Time & Term-Time 25 hours per week, 31 weeks per year £44,720 - £48,880 pro rata | £20,815 to £22,751 actual salary This is an exciting opportunity for someone to apply their nursing skills within a residential academic community, comprising c. 600 students as well as academic and non-academic staff. The Nurse runs drop-in clinics dealing with a range of health and welfare issues including mental health, sexual health, sports injuries, chronic disease management and medical emergencies. You will be responsible for: Assessing and managing patients (mainly students). Contributing to the College’s welfare provision. Promoting health and wellbeing activities and information. Ensuring that appropriate medical records are kept. Liaising with the College’s linked NHS GP Practice, the University’s Disability Advisory and Counselling Services, and colleagues within the College. To be successful, you will be a Level 1 Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. You will need to be organised, have excellent listening and communication skills, and have a calm approach. Previous experience of dealing with young people and their health, particularly mental health issues, will be an advantage. About the College Merton is one of the oldest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford, tucked away behind the High Street, with glorious views across Christ Church Meadows but within easy reach of other University buildings and the city centre. We are a vibrant, diverse, inclusive community with a strong record of academic success. Excellent Benefits The post holder is eligible for membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), which is a contributory scheme, free medical insurance (which is assessable as a taxable benefit), free car parking, cycle to work and electric car schemes, and loans for the purchase of seasonal travel passes. The College has a gym, which is free to use for staff and there are a number of organised activities such as yoga and circuit training that are also free for staff. Meals in College are provided free of charge when on duty. The generous annual leave entitlement is based on 38 days pro rata per annum, comprising 8 public holidays and 30 working days. It is expected that Bank Holidays falling during term time will be worked. Annual leave is to be taken outside of the 31 working weeks and as this post works for part of the year, the post holder receives remuneration in their salary in respect of annual leave entitlement. Informal discussions about the role prior to application welcome; please click on the apply button for contact details. For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 20 January 2025. Interview date: late January / early February 2025. The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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