Apply by: 5 January 2026
Suitable for ECT/NQTs: Not Applicable
Part Time
Permanent
Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ
Posted on 9 December 2025
Salford / Jesuit School
Start date: To be confirmed

Website Stonyhurst
Independent / Phase: All-through with sixth form / Role: Support Staff

Stonyhurst College

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our well-established Health & Wellbeing team. Our self-contained health centre provides 24-hour cover, 7 days a week, for pupils, staff and visitors to the College. As an integral part of the team, you would be required to provide support to trained staff and uphold excellent standards of care.

This is a part time, term time post (38 weeks per year). Working 3 days over 7 (Mon-Sat) to be agreed.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To support the nurse with the health and wellbeing of pupils that attend the Health and Wellbeing Centre within school
To be aware of the policies and guidelines that support the care of pupils at Stonyhurst College and to know how to report any concernsTo treat all pupils and staff with respect and dignity, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.
To carry out clinical and non-clinical duties within the boundaries of their competence and under the guidance of the trained nurse on duty
To support the nurse in medical emergency situations
·To support registered nurses in the provision of a caring and safe environment
To record all care given to pupils on IT system
To carry out and maintain good infection control practices
To carry out clinical observations such as blood pressure recording, pulse and temperature observations and height and weight recordings and report any anomalies to the nurse on duty
To carry out administration duties to support the clerical team when required
To maintain health centre stock supplies
To maintain the confidentiality of pupil’s medical information
To report any safeguarding concerns to the nurse on duty/line manager
To act as chaperone to pupils as necessary
To escort pupils to and from medical appointments in the school car
To engage in health promotion for pupils
To keep up to date with mandatory training requirements
To promote the Mission and identity of Stonyhurst positively and actively promote the development of the whole person within the Ignatian tradition;
To offer nurture and support to the pupil
·To liaise with other staff members within school to promote the health and wellbeing of pupils

General Responsibilities

To be mindful at all times of issues relating to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
To comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, security confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
To attend and participate in meetings
To contribute, as appropriate, to the wider life of Stonyhurst
Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care.
Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered staff.
Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the team, students and their family, and visitors.
Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.
Recognise and respect people at all times with regard to age, disability, gender, position, race, religion and sexual orientation through professionalism and courtesy, treating all patients, colleagues, visitors, carers, communities and others as they would wish to be treated.

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