School Health Assistant
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit one term time only School Health Assistant to work 21 hours per week Term Time Only. The role will be working mainly with the North Bucks School Nursing Team in schools in Aylesbury, Buckingham and the surrounding villages. However, this role may require you to work in a variety of locations across the county to support other teams dependent on service needs .
The role requires you to start your working day at 9am in schools being ready to commence the school screening being undertaken that day.
Experience of working in the community/schools with children is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be expected to work 21 hours per week, term time only, and the salary will be pro-rata to reflect a term time only contact.
Main duties of the job
The role of the School Health Assistant involves weighing and measuring children within the National Childhood Measurement Programme, Vision screening for 4-5 year olds and occasional hearing tests. You will be contributing to local and national targets for school health screening and you will be expected to communicate findings to parents.
- Undertake screening programmes in accordance with the BHT Best Practice Guidelines for the Screening programme in schools.
- To be aware of the confidential nature of the work.
- Work within Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Code of Practice and Procedures.
- Report and refer any concerns regarding child protection to the relevant Community Staff Nurse.
- To maintain at all times a professional manner and appearance.
- Work closely with the Regional Administrator for the School Nursing Team to ensure the efficient delivery of the NCMP/Vision Screening programmes.
- Assisting at sessions, e.g. immunisation, clinics etc.
- Assisting at health promotion events in school
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
11 July 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
434-WC5418086
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbsury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbsury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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