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Reference: 2468363
Job summary
School Nurse Assistant: Permanent - Term Time Only (30 Hours)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our School Nursing Team as a School Nurse Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0 to 19, including weighing and measuring children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), undertaking audiology screening, and promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
30 hours Term Time Only - To be worked flexibly Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm
Main duties of the job
Carry out duties as directed by the School Nurses to enable them to make the most effective and efficient use of clinical time.
Organise group activities and teaching sessions for schools to enable the teams to deliver the Health Child Programme 0-19
Undertaking the growth monitoring of children within schools and record and report results to school nurse in accordance with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S).
Undertake hearing screening and record and report results to school nurse in accordance with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S)
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
362-ACS3PHN-10-26
Job locations
One Stockport Family Hub Garners Lane
Garners Lane
Stockport
SK3 8QW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Relevant further study or short course appropriate to post eg office management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of communication and organisation needs for effective team working
Desirable
- Understanding of the Healthy Child Programme
Experience
Essential
- Working with confidential information
- Using systems to support team organisation
- Working in a team
- Working with members of the public including children in a clinical environment
- Clerical support for admin team
Desirable
- Setting up organisational systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- IT skills - use of microsoft office word, excel
- Ability to work as a team member and to be work flexibly across teams
- Able to work without supervision
- Access to transport to travel between clinics and other service delivery locations
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Relevant further study or short course appropriate to post eg office management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of communication and organisation needs for effective team working
Desirable
- Understanding of the Healthy Child Programme
Experience
Essential
- Working with confidential information
- Using systems to support team organisation
- Working in a team
- Working with members of the public including children in a clinical environment
- Clerical support for admin team
Desirable
- Setting up organisational systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- IT skills - use of microsoft office word, excel
- Ability to work as a team member and to be work flexibly across teams
- Able to work without supervision
- Access to transport to travel between clinics and other service delivery locations
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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
One Stockport Family Hub Garners Lane
Garners Lane
Stockport
SK3 8QW
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
One Stockport Family Hub Garners Lane
Garners Lane
Stockport
SK3 8QW
United Kingdom