Healthcare Assistant

TES FE News; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leicester is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support the School Nurses in providing nursing and first aid services to pupils. This role includes responsibilities such as first aid, medication administration, and maintaining medical records. A caring attitude and a current first aid certificate are essential. The position works 20 hours a week during term-time, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to confidentiality regarding medical data.
• Knowledge and experience of providing first aid to children and young people.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work methodically.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and support in the first aid room.
• Assist with the safe administration of medication.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.

Skills

Caring and supportive team member

Current first aid certificate

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Leicester Grammar Junior School is looking for a caring, organised and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. This part-time, term-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside our Trust School Nurses in delivering a high-quality, clinically effective nursing and first aid service to pupils, as well as providing first aid support to staff and visitors within our school community.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Schools first aid room. Responsibilities will include providing first aid, assisting with the safe administration of medication in line with Trust policies, maintaining accurate and confidential medical records, and carrying out a range of clerical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the service. Prior experience in a similar role is not essential.

The Healthcare Assistant will be working 20 hours per week, during term-time, including staff INSET days (35 weeks). The hours of work are Monday - Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm.

Essential Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Caring and supportive team member
• A good understanding of the principles of confidentiality regarding medical data and ability to adhere to them
• Current first aid certificate
• Knowledge and experience of providing first aid to children and young people
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately and methodically
• Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures

Desirable Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Experience of working within education
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Previous experience working with school management information systems, such as SIMS and EVOLVE

Applying to be our Healthcare Assistant

If you are interested in becoming our Healthcare Assistant you are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 October, 9:00am.

Please note that tours of the school form part of the interview for short-listed candidates. Also, references will be obtained prior to interview and the candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.