Medical Support Assistant
The Downs School, Compton, West Berkshire
Medical Support Assistant
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The Downs School, Compton, West Berkshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 29 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 53ff2a452e6f4f0fbb3a426ac15d5ff5
Full Job Description
- have responsibility over student triage, dealing with illness, injury, maintaining accurate records, and administration support
- provide appropriate first aid treatment as trained and administer medication when appropriate
- have a flexible approach in order to support a range of duties therefore experience in medical assistance is advantageous however internal training will be given
- be responsible for maintaining first aid equipment, stock and records
- contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
- have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working and be committed to working in partnership with a range of staff
- communicate with parents where appropriate
- be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
- liaise with and support the school nursing team with school-based vaccinations
We are seeking to appoint an adaptable, flexible and resourceful Medical Support Assistant who is able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities., experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition - be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
- experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
- work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment Commitment to safeguarding