Medical Centre Assistant (Nights)
Location: Wymondham
Salary: Points 5 of the Support Staff Scale, FTE £25,583 per annum, Pro rata £18,869 - £19,231 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours with overnight, Monday to Thursday 20:30-8:00am
The College is a member of the Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
We are looking for a hard‑working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team. The Medical Centre Assistant will provide administrative support to the Medical Centre during the evenings and be on duty overnight, working as part of a team but lone working overnight to provide twenty‑four‑hour cover for the students at the College.
Key Responsibilities
* At the start of each shift, receive hand‑over from the trained Nurse going off‑duty and pass on any relevant information to the Nurse coming on duty.
* Receive training to ensure competence in recording baseline observations (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and act when findings are outside normal ranges.
* Complete training regarding all aspects of written and online documentation.
* Follow medication administration guidelines.
* Inform parents, Boarding House and Attendance if a student needs to remain in the Medical Centre overnight.
* Undertake administrative ICT tasks, e.g. entering data onto audit sheets.
* Perform general housekeeping duties, e.g. making beds, sorting linen, dishwasher.
* Prepare student notes ready for surgeries.
* Deal with all telephone calls appropriately.
* Liaise with Boarding House staff, SLT and parents when students require medical attention from outside health professionals.
* Prepare and/or serve meals to Medical Centre patients as required.
* When no students stay overnight or students are stable, take a rest period from 23:30 to 06:30, for which a bed is provided.
Skills & Qualifications
Competencies
* Communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods.
* Maintain positive relationships with all and work effectively as part of a flexible team.
* Multi‑task and work well under pressure.
* Flexible and resilient in managing daily responsibilities.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Accept responsibility for own actions.
* Prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
* Remain calm and efficient in a crisis.
* Empathise with young people aged 9–18.
* Efficient administrative skills.
* Pro‑active engagement with young people in tasks and activities.
* Sound judgement when dealing with conflict.
* Maintain discipline and morale.
* Work independently.
Qualifications and experience required
* Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths.
* Good level of literacy and numeracy.
* Some previous experience working with young people is desirable.
* Some previous experience working in a caring role would be an advantage.
* Experience in a medical environment is desirable.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to drive College cars.
* Availability to be on call and live within a 45‑minute drive of the College.
* Understanding of the National Minimum Standards required for boarding schools regarding the care of students.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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