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