School Health Care Assistant – Part time
Are you passionate about supporting children's health and wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and organised School Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic screening team within Oxford Health's 0‑19 Children’s Public Health Service.
The role is to provide support to the 0‑19 CYP Public Health Service for children, young people, and families, to implement the 0‑19 Healthy Child Programme by delivering the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), Vision screening and supporting Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) in a variety of settings.
Working Twenty hours per week Term Time Only in the South East of Oxfordshire. This would be an ideal role for someone seeking to work part‑time hours during school term times. We would advise a working schedule of 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, 4 days per week but are flexible to accommodate a working pattern that would suit both the candidate and the service.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the school screening team, you will help deliver two essential public health programmes to primary school children across Oxfordshire:
* Vision Screening
* National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
You will work closely with the Screening Lead, Screening Administrator, and Locality Team Leads, contributing to the smooth running of the service and ensuring high standards of care and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out vision and NCMP screening in primary schools, following established protocols.
* Liaise with schools to schedule screening visits and manage appointment logistics.
* Maintain accurate records and manage documentation related to screening outcomes.
* Escalate concerns appropriately and seek support when needed.
* Support your locality team with wider public health tasks where appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality screening.
* Willingness to learn and apply training effectively.
* A caring and professional approach to working with children and families.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. Please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”
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 apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Application Guidance
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Essential
* Achieved grade C and above in Maths
* Achieved grade C and above in English
* Has experience working with children
* Has experience of working as an administrator/completing administrative duties
Desirable
* Has previous experience working in a screening programme
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Wallingford Community Hospital
Reading Road
Wallingford
OX10 9DU
Employer’s website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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