Wellington College
Nursing Sister
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About Wellington College
Wellington College is a world-leading independent boarding and day school. We are a dynamic, values-led community where ambition and collaboration drive excellence across academic life, sport, and the wider school community.
Located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, with train and bus links providing easy access to transport connections, our 400-acre estate is a unique and inspiring place to work.
Role Overview
You will play an important role in our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of Wellington. Your contribution will directly support pupils, staff, and visitors every day, and you will have access to development opportunities that help you grow in your career.
The Health Centre
The Health Centre is central to the College’s commitment to pupil wellbeing, offering a round-the-clock service in which clinical care and thoughtful pastoral support go hand in hand. We are seeking a registered Nursing Sister to join this collaborative team, bringing sound judgement, compassion, and a reassuring presence to the care of pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment and treatment for illness and injury
- First aid and emergency response
- Management of pupils with physical, emotional, or long-term needs
- Delivery of specialist health provision, including care relating to asthma and diabetes, travel health, vaccinations, and sexual health
- Ensuring each pupil receives appropriate advice, monitoring, and onward support
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Collaboration and Coordination
- Working closely with the College Medical Officer, GP team, boarding Houses, safeguarding and wellbeing colleagues, parents, and external healthcare professionals
- Coordinating responsive, confidential, and individual-centered care
- Balancing competing priorities within a busy Health Centre, including periods of independent working, and recognizing when timely escalation is needed
Skills and Qualifications
- Reflective, highly organized practitioner
- Strong commitment to evidence-based nursing, careful clinical documentation, and safe medicines management
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, and infection-control practice
- Ability to communicate calmly and sensitively in urgent or distressing situations
Professional Development
- Opportunity for a collaborative nurse who values continuous professional development and wishes to make a meaningful contribution to an outstanding school community
- Model excellent standards of care, share learning with colleagues, and help maintain an environment in which every member of the College community can access respectful, dependable health support
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Benefits
- Access to training and development that supports your professional growth
- Work with colleagues who take pride in delivering excellent service across our campus
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
- Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
- The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer
Application Process
- All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below
- A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered
- We do not accept CV-only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements
- Full role details are available in the Job Description
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