Nursing Assistant

Eteach; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to provide care for students during term time. The role involves assisting unwell pupils, managing medication, and promoting overall health and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, strong IT skills, and the ability to work within a team.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Use of school gym

Access to heated swimming pool at designated times

Pension scheme membership

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to deliver care with empathy.
• Experience in triage setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management and care of unwell pupils.
• Oversee and dispense medication as per NMC guidelines.
• Promote health and wellbeing of pupils.

Skills

Empathy

IT Skills

Teamwork

Calmness

Job description

Position: Nursing Assistant

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: This is a part-time position working 29.5 hours a week during termtime. Working hours will be 8.00 am to 6.00 pm 3 days per week and 9.00 am to 12 noon every third Saturday.

The closing date for this position will be Sunday 22nd June

Interviews will be taking place Tuesday 1st July

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Nursing Assistant to support the school.

Primary responsibilities include:

• To assist in the management and care of any unwell pupils in school and any pupils who sustain any injury whilst in school.

• Oversee, store and dispense all medication that is in school as per NMC guidelines.

• Actively promote health and wellbeing issues in school including supporting pupils with managing personal hygiene, sleep hygiene, mental health, healthy eating and exercise.

• Ensure every boarder receives the most appropriate care, advocating on their behalf if necessary.

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Previous experience of working with children.

• Good IT skills

• The ability to deliver care in a kind and empathic manner, always remaining calm.

• The ability to work well within a small team

• Experience of working in a triage setting is desirable

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure

What We Offer:

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)

• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.