Overview
The Harrow 0-19 Universal Children’s Service are seeking to employ an 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 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. Duties will take place in a variety of locations.
The service emphasises safeguarding, infection control and the principles of Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair (SCARF).
Responsibilities
* 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 visual acuity screening and weighing and measuring children in schools.
* Complete ad hoc screening and growth monitoring.
* Undertake administrative tasks associated to the screening.
* Assist the School Nursing / 0 – 19 Team, with public health promotion activities.
Capabilities and Behaviours
* 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 be aware of the confidential nature of the workload and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
* Work within Harrow 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.
Requirements
* Flexible and supportive team member; able to provide appropriate cover as required.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Aware of the confidential nature of the workload and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection protocols; ability to report concerns appropriately.
* Understanding of infection control relevant to clinical practice.
This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025
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