Part-Time Health Centre Assistant

Working hours: 26 hours per week / Term Time only

Wednesday: 07:30am – 17:00pm

Thursday: 07:30 – 18:00pm

Friday: 10:00am – 17:30pm

Salary: £12.42 per hour

Location: Caversham, Reading

We are recruiting an enthusiastic, energetic, and empathetic Health Centre Assistant to join the Senior Nurse and Auxiliary Nurse in the on-site Health Centre.

Your role as a Health Centre Assistant:

• To administer first aid to pupils, staff and visitors within competency levels
• Assist with the dispensing of prescribed medications under the direction of the Senior Nurse
• Assist with student care
• Support the wellbeing and mental health of pupils and staff
• Make detailed computerised records of consultations made. Have a full understanding of the need for confidentiality. Any concerns over information gained should be referred to the Senior Nurse
• Communication with students, and when necessary, house staff, teachers, counsellors, parents, etc. and respond to questions within your competency level, and refer any concerns to the Senior Nurse
• Make yourself aware and have a good understanding of all unit policies and protocols
• Working with the nursing staff to ensure the safe administration of drugs, and ensure accurate record keeping is kept at all times as per the unit protocol
• Be aware and understand the procedure for the safe storage, usage and disposal of drugs and medical supplies
• Maintain good practice in the prevention of cross infection, keep all surfaces cleaned to a high standard
• Assist in advising pupils and house staff by email of appointments made and when/where to attend
• Working with the Senior Nurse to keep medical supplies sufficient and place orders when required
• To ensure a clean and tidy working areas are kept within the health Centre

You must have:

• First Aid Trained
• Good communication skills
• Empathetic Attitude
• Self-Motivated
• Teamwork
• Organisational Skills
• Be friendly and have a good sense of humour
• Must be prepared to attend internal and external training days

Background checks:

• Required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post
• Checks with past employers
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)