Job summary
- Main area
- Health Care Assistant within School Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Term Time Only- working 39 weeks per year
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Term Time Only Working 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 333-D-MK-CM-1163
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Shipley Court
- Town
- Newport Pagnell
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The Milton Keynes 0-19 Universal Children’s Service are seeking to employ a Part Time working Term Time only enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work mainly within the 5-19 School Nursing Team.
The post holder will work as part of the 0 - 19 Children’s Universal Health Service delivering preventative services for children, young people and their families. They will achieve equity of health outcomes for the local population through the provision of an evidence based and needs led service.
The post holder will undertake screening of children including vision, hearing, and growth monitoring in accordance with national school screening programmes and also complete delegated work in relation to clinical need. There will be a requirement to undertake other clinical duties across the 0-19 age range as required; this may include support at child health clinics and other health promotion activities and events.
Duties will take place in a variety of locations, including schools, community buildings and client homes.
The post holder will undertake administrative duties to support screening and other work as required by the service.
Interviews will be taken place in a face to face setting.
*Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared*
Main duties of the job
- Plan and arrange screening sessions within schools to ensure that the designated work is completed within the set timescales of the school year.
- Action and complete annual screening programmes by carrying out hearing and visual acuity screening and weighing and measuring children in schools.
- Complete ad hoc screening and growth monitoring; this may be in clients homes or other community settings.
- Ensure that all repeat tests are completed within timescales and referrals to other professionals are made according to guidelines.
- Undertake administrative tasks associated to the screening.
- Assist the School Nursing / 0 – 19 Team, with public health promotion activities.
- To be a flexible and supportive member of the team and provide appropriate cover as and when required.
- Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- To carry out other duties to meet the demands of the service as required: this includes assisting at baby clinics and growth monitoring where required.
- To be aware of the confidential nature of the workload and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Work within Milton Keynes Safeguarding Children code of practice and procedures.
- Report and refer any concern regarding safeguarding or child protection to the relevant agency, School Nurse or Safeguarding Lead.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of infection control relating to clinical practice.
Working for our organisation
We are always developing new and better ways to provide dependable services to meet the needs of people in our care. CNWL prides itself on adhering the SCARF Principles (Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair) to influence and support all staff at all levels to provide the best quality patient care.
In return to working for us you will entitled to:
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Local induction and allocated mentor
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Strong leadership and management support
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Regular clinical, management, and safeguarding supervision.
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A clinical training programme to support your practice, tailored to your individual needs
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Opportunities for career development
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A strong focus on staff wellbeing and access to excellent staff engagement programs and support services.
CNWL Trust can offer:
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Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits
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Buy & Sell Annual Leave
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Employee Assistance programme: a free and confidential service to help with personal life
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Staying Well at Work service for tailored employment related support to staff with severe and long-term mental health problems
Please note there are new visa changes in place from 9th April 2025, the eligibility for a sponsorship has changed. Before submitting your application, please check out below link for further information regarding the qualifications or salary requirement to qualify for a skilled worker sponsorship: New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England - GOV.UK
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Liaise with schools to obtain, collate information and produce necessary paperwork for the organised screening sessions.
Create information packs where required for the service wide universal offer.
Organise screening sessions including liaising with schools to arrange dates and times, booking rooms, sending out appointments, liaising with clients and typing letters.
Complete and send referrals to other services including Audiology, Orthoptists and weight management services.
Creating, updating and maintenance of electronic clinical records in line with Information Governance and service and clinical system guidance.
Creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
General administrative tasks such as typing, scanning, photocopying and printing etc.
Order, organise and actively promote health promotion displays in line with national campaigns.
Assist the service in the organisation and delivery of health promotion activities.
Attending and participating in team meetings.
Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them.
Participating in Safeguarding and Clinical Supervision in accordance with Trust requirements.
Attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust including enhanced Trust Induction.
Using continuing professional development to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills
Demonstrating excellent communications skills
Maintaining at all times, a professional manner and appearance.
Maintaining good working relationships with colleague
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates experience or working with children and young people
- Able to demonstrate experience of organising own work
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as a lone practitioner.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in schools and / or community settings
- Previous experience of health promotion or health screening
- Experience of liaising with other professionals and agencies.
- Experience of Public Health promotion
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Education at pass level for GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Level 3 qualification -eg. advanced apprenticeship, A-levels, T-levels, NVQ
- Care Certificate – you will be supported to complete this within 3 months of starting if not achieved elsewhere
Others
Essential criteria
- Holds Full Driving Licence permitting them to drive in the UK and has use of a car
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of using office equipment and IT packages such as excel.
- Able to demonstrate awareness of confidentiality
- Have an awareness of the Children’s Act 2002 & understanding of child protection procedures.
- Demonstrate awareness of issues around confidentiality, information sharing and data protection.
- Accept responsibility for personal decisions / actions
- Knowledge of current public health agenda in relation to the Healthy Child Programme.
- Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic.
- Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of / previous experience of maintaining electronic clinical records.
- Experience of working with SystmOne.
- Understanding of the meaning and value of clinical supervision / mentoring.
- Understanding of CNWL policies in relation to maintaining clinical records.
Personal Atributes
Essential criteria
- Be a role model and embody CNWL’s values by being: Caring, Respectful, Empowering and Partnership
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role for which they have applied.
- Have access to a motor vehicle for use for work purposes / car owner / driver
- Be self motivated and innovative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kim Massingham
- Job title
- School Nurse Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07543508280
- Additional information
Alternatively, please contact Mrs Helen Hough Practice Educator for School Nursing on 01908 725100
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