School Health Assistant

NHS; Pwllheli; Remote; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

BCUHB in Pwllheli invites applications for a part-time School Health Assistant (15 hours) paid at Band 3. Based at Bryn Beryl Hospital, you will support the School Nursing teams and the Child Health Promotion Programme. The role includes assisting with Vision and Audiology screening, Child Measurement Programme, and general administration.

Welsh language ability is essential for this post. Applications may be made in Welsh; successful applicants will join a valued team committed to equality and

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths.
• Minimum 46 credits mapped to Level 2 in Wales C&Q Framework.
• Community experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support School Nurses in delivering the Child Health Promotion Programme.
• Contribute to Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening, and admin tasks.

Skills

Welsh language

Communication skills

Public engagement

Education

GCSE English and Maths A-C

Credit and Qualifications Framework Level II

Job description

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School Nursing Service for a School Health Assistant. This vacancy, will be 15 hours, and will be paid at Band 3 and based at Bryn beryl Hospital, Pwllheli. The role will involve working alongside the School Nursing teams and will include a variety of tasks including contributing to the Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening, and general administration support. For further information, please contact Team Manager, Sioned Hughes 07900051770

Main duties of the job

To assist and support School Nurses in the delivery of the Child Health Promotion Programme.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
• Minimum of 46 credits from any pillar of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales mapped to an individual’s job role at level 2 (60% of which must be at level 2).
• Community experience.

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of working in health visiting, school nursing, children’s social care team or education.

Aptitude and abilities

• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to engage members of the public.
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

values

• A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team.

other

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.