Healthcare Assistant (part time)

The Society of Heads; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant for its Medical Wing. This part-time role involves patient care, record-keeping, and supporting the nursing team. Candidates should be empathetic team players with excellent communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Access to gym and sporting facilities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral or medical settings advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Enthusiastic and energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and assist with patient care.
• Keep and update records, assist with medication dispensing.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Nurse and Nurses.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to join our Medical Wing team working 2 days per week (7.45am to 6pm) during term time plus INSET, starting in September 2025.

Details

Do you believe in adding value in everything you do? Do you want to work in a school where every colleague is expected to achieve their personal best? Do our three core values of inclusive, individual and inspirational resonate with you?

If this sounds like you and you like sweet treats in the staff room, the idea of dogs around site, and a calendar of staff socials, then please read on.

Working collaboratively with the Senior Nurse and Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will administer first aid and assist with patient care, including simple clinical procedures. The role also involves keeping and updating computerised and paper records, assisting with dispensing medications under the direction of the Senior Nurse, in line with school medication protocols.

Applicants must be team players, empathetic, approachable, excellent communicators, well-organised, and demonstrate initiative with a good sense of humour. A high level of confidentiality and integrity is essential. Experience working with young people in a pastoral or medical setting would be advantageous.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for approximately 540 pupils aged 11 to 18. Since September 2023, the school has been fully co-educational, welcoming girls into Year 7. Located in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer small class sizes, excellent facilities, and dedicated staff.

We offer a competitive salary, free lunches, a contributory pension scheme, access to our gym and sporting facilities, and a supportive working environment.

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the process.

Closing date: Monday 23 June at 10am

Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.

For a candidate pack and application form, please contact us.

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.