MEDICAL CENTRE ASSISTANT

Location

Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF (1268 on roll)

Tel: 01524 580600

Summary

We are seeking an assistant to work alongside our school nurse in the Medical Centre to commence as soon as possible. This role is temporary in the first instance until 31st August 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to assist in the day to day running of the Medical Centre providing medical and pastoral support to pupils.

Hours for the role are 27.5 hours per week, 9.00 - 2.30, Monday - Friday, Term Time only.

Salary for this role is in accordance with Support staff pay scale 5, currently £25,183 - £27,269 per annum FTE. Actual salary will be pro rata based on hours and term time only contract.

For further details and to apply for the role, please click here.

Applications should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 3rd January 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 10th January 2025.

For any queries, please contact Kate Roberts, HR Manager at kroberts@lrgs.org.uk. Please note that the school will be closed between Friday 20th December 24 and Monday 6th January 25.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. 

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English and/or Maths (or equivalent) at Grade C or above

Desirable Qualifications

First Aider

Essential Experience

Experience working with children

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a medical or care setting

Proposed Interview Date:

10/01/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.