Job Description

The Health Care Assistant at the Duke of York's Royal Military School supports the nursing team in delivering high-quality healthcare and promoting the well-being of students in a boarding school setting. Responsibilities include assisting with routine medical care, managing medications, maintaining health records, and providing basic first aid, all while working closely with staff, students, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out health checks for new students, including recording medical history, measuring height/weight, vision screening, and assisting with immunisation records. Provide basic wound care, including cleaning, dressing minor injuries, and monitoring the healing process under the guidance of the Nurses. Assist with emergency first aid under the guidance of the Nurses on duty. Assist with daily care of unwell students in the medical centre and boarding houses, including monitoring symptoms and reporting any concerns to the Nurse. Support monthly medication audits, ensuring supplies are up to date, properly stored, and accounted for. Complete monthly checks with the students who self-medicate. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked medical room, including regular checks of first aid kits around the School. Help maintain accurate and confidential student health records, both paper and digital. Assist with preparation of medical reports, care plans, and incident reports as required. Liaise with boarding house staff and academic departments regarding students' health needs where appropriate. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff, always maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Further Information

The position is for 25 hours per week, worked on a rota basis, with shifts scheduled between 0700am and 1900 pm, Monday to Sunday.

The starting salary is DYR6.25 - 30,153 per annum (FTE), pro rata 16,412 per annum

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. In order to apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to recruitment@doyrms.com.

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Monday 10 November 2025.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York's Royal Military School week commencing 10 November 2025 and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16,412.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person