Oxford Health NHS Trust

School Health Nurse Assistant (term-time only)

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Job summary

We have a new term time vacancy for an Administrator for our school health nursing team in Wallingford.

We are a supportive team and we value our staff by ensuring good induction, a team buddy, regular staff management supervision and team meetings are in place.

Main duties of the job

This post is based within the school health nurse team based at Wallingford hospital and serves the local schools from Wallingford to Henley.

The school health nurse assistant is a very varied role, you will be delivering the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) by going out to schools, to height and weigh children in year 6 and reception classes, and supporting the team to deliver health promotion activities in primary and secondary schools.

There is also the general administrative element to the role, dealing with enquires from schools, parents and partner organisations, ordering of supplies and resources, while supporting the school health team with general administration.

From September 2024 this role will also include vision screening due to our new contract and is an exciting time to be in School Nursing in Oxfordshire.

Due to the nature of the work a driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for the day to day nature of this post.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

267-CH5712491

Job locations

Wallingford Community Hospital

Wallingford

OX10 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in the vacancy and would like to have some more information please contact us on the details provided below.

More information on the Job responsibilities can be found on the attached JD & PS.

This post is 30 hours term time only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in the vacancy and would like to have some more information please contact us on the details provided below.

More information on the Job responsibilities can be found on the attached JD & PS.

This post is 30 hours term time only.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ3 in business administration or equivalent or office/administration experience.
IT Skills (competent in using Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and Teams)

Skills

Essential

Must be a car driver
Good written communication

Experience

Essential

Recent Administrative experience
Experience using word and excel
Worked with children and young people

Desirable

Worked in a healthcare setting

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ3 in business administration or equivalent or office/administration experience.
IT Skills (competent in using Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and Teams)

Skills

Essential

Must be a car driver
Good written communication

Experience

Essential

Recent Administrative experience
Experience using word and excel
Worked with children and young people

Desirable

Worked in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.