Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
School Health Care Assistant - Part time
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Are you passionate about supporting children’s health and wellbeing?
We are looking for a dedicated and organised School Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic screening team within Oxford Health’s 0–19 Children’s Public Health Service.
About the Role
The role is to provide support to the 0-19 CYP Public Health Service for children, young people, and families, to implement the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme by delivering the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), Vision screening and supporting Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) in a variety of settings.
Working Hours
Working Thirty hours per week Term Time Only in the East of Oxfordshire and surrounding areas within the county. This would be an ideal role for someone seeking to work part time hours during school term times. We would advise a working schedule of 9.00am to 3.00pm, 5 days per week but are flexible to accommodate a working pattern that would suit both the candidate and the service.
Requirements
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out vision and NCMP screening in primary schools, following established protocols.
- Liaise with schools to schedule screening visits and manage appointment logistics.
- Maintain accurate records and manage documentation related to screening outcomes.
- Escalate concerns appropriately and seek support when needed.
- Support your locality team with wider public health tasks where appropriate.
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What We’re Looking For
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality screening.
- Willingness to learn and apply training effectively.
- A caring and professional approach to working with children and families.
About Oxford Health
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
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Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Priti Kashyap
- Job title: Vision Screening Lead
- Email address: priti.kashyap@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07442 782699
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