Job summary We are looking to recruit a School Health Assistant to work term time only with the South Bucks School Nursing Team, covering schools in the surrounding areas. You may be required to travel to other sites as service needs require. You will help deliver a comprehensive service for school age children and their families under the supervision of the Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner; School Nursing. You will be required to support the BHT Immunisation Team at times and will be given full training. Experience of working in the community and /or children is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Main duties of the job The role of the School Health Assistant involves weighing and measuring children within the National Childhood Measurement Programme, Vision screening for 4-5 year olds and occasional hearing tests. You will be contributing to local and national targets for school health screening and you will be expected to communicate findings to parents. There may also be opportunities to deliver some health education in schools to whole classes or small groups. Good IT skills will ensure accurate data collection and record keeping are essential. We use online tools to undertake our screening programmes. You will also support the teams during the delivery of nasal flu immunisations in schools. With internal training, you will be expected to understanding aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by a high level of professional support, clinical supervision. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number 434-CR7016039 Job locations amersham and chalfonts and gerrards cross hospitals amersham hospital ,Whielden St, Amersham HP7 0JD Chesham and south bucks HP7 0JD Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education, qualifications and training Essential Good level of general education, including GCSE English Language at pass level Numeracy skills. e.g. GCSE Maths or equivalent Desirable Level (3) NVQ or equivalent Further education qualification relevant to health or children Experience Essential Previous NHS/Social care /Education/Voluntary organisation experience Experience of working in schools with children IT skills on a variety of applications Experience of working with groups of children Experience of working with families Can demonstrate experience of working in an area which promotes healthy lifestyles Skills, Knowledge and Abililites Essential Able to work as part of a team Able to use own initiative Adaptable and flexible Enthusiastic and motivated Can demonstrate accountability Able to maintain confidentiality ad show knowledge of information governance Person Specification Education, qualifications and training Essential Good level of general education, including GCSE English Language at pass level Numeracy skills. e.g. GCSE Maths or equivalent Desirable Level (3) NVQ or equivalent Further education qualification relevant to health or children Experience Essential Previous NHS/Social care /Education/Voluntary organisation experience Experience of working in schools with children IT skills on a variety of applications Experience of working with groups of children Experience of working with families Can demonstrate experience of working in an area which promotes healthy lifestyles Skills, Knowledge and Abililites Essential Able to work as part of a team Able to use own initiative Adaptable and flexible Enthusiastic and motivated Can demonstrate accountability Able to maintain confidentiality ad show knowledge of information governance 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address amersham and chalfonts and gerrards cross hospitals amersham hospital ,Whielden St, Amersham HP7 0JD Chesham and south bucks HP7 0JD Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)