Healthcare Assistant (part time)

The Independent Schools Council; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school near Henley-on-Thames is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join their Medical Wing team. This role involves supporting the Senior Nurse and providing care to students, ensuring their health and wellbeing while promoting an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, communicative, and organized individuals dedicated to safeguarding the needs of young people.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent free lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Access to gym and sporting facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral or medical setting is advantageous.
• Must have a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and assist with patient care, including simple clinical procedures.
• Keep and update computerised and paper records appropriately.
• Assist with dispensing medications under the direction of the Senior Nurse.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Confidentiality

Job description

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.

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 6.00pm).

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 includes keeping and updating computerised and paper records appropriately, assisting with dispensing medications under the direction of the Senior Nurse, in line with the school medication protocols.

Applicants must be a team player, empathetic, approachable, an excellent communicator, well organised and demonstrate initiative with a good sense of humour. Essential to the role is a high level of confidentiality and integrity. Experience of working with young people in a pastoral or medical setting would be an advantage.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for just around 540 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

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

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

Closing date: Monday 23 June at 10am

Interviews as soon as possible

A candidate pack and application form are available from

www.shiplake.org.uk/vacancies

Day and boarding school for ages 11-18, fully co-educational from 2023

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.