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Overnight Medical Assistant – The Royal Ballet School
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Telephone: 020 7836 8899
Email: jobs@royalballetschool.org.uk
Salary: £19,110 per annum
Employment Term: Part TimePermanent
To apply, please visit: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/information/work-with-us/current-vacancies/
Overview
The purpose of this role is to provide overnight medical care and triage for boarding students, ensuring their safety and well-being during out-of-hours. The post holder will monitor students with ongoing health conditions, including physical and mental health needs, and respond promptly to any medical concerns. They will maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication through clear handovers. The role includes supporting boarding staff during medical incidents and liaising with parents or guardians when appropriate. Where necessary, the Healthcare Assistant will accompany students to hospital. This position is key to delivering safe, responsive overnight care within the boarding community.
Contract terms
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 9pm – 7am. 3 days on, 3 days off rota (Term time only + additional day to support students when performing)
Salary: £19,110 per annum
Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025 (Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date)
Safeguarding duties and responsibilities
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
* To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
* To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
* To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
* To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
Main duties
* Provide overnight medical care and triage for boarding students.
* Monitor and provide timely and appropriate support for students with ongoing medical needs (e.g., asthma, diabetes, mental health).
* Maintain accurate medical records and handover reports.
* Support boarding staff during emergencies and/or medical concerns.
* Liaise with parents/guardians as appropriate.
* Attend hospital with students where necessary (overtime will be paid at the hourly rate).
Person specification
* Registered Nurse or Health Care Assistant with demonstrable experience in child health, diabetes management and/or emergency care - be willing to undertake additional training as required
* Up-to-date safeguarding training
* Enhanced DBS check
* Desire to work with young people
* Friendly and approachable manner
* Empathy with and commitment to the aims and ethos of the School.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
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