Pupil Welfare Auxiliary - Medical Room

Education Authority Northern Ireland•Antrim, Belfast, Ashfield Girls' High School, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pupil Welfare Auxiliary will be responsible for a confidential pupil care, health, and hygiene service at the school. This role involves caring for sick pupils, administering medication under supervision, communicating with parents and staff regarding medical needs, organizing welfare visits, and maintaining hygiene standards in the medical room and school facilities. The position also includes administrative duties such as operating information systems, maintaining records, and managing resources. The role requires adherence to school policies and participation in relevant training.

Requirements

Hold an up-to-date First Aid certificate (or be willing to complete) OR a health care support qualification OR a Nursing qualification as recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Have a minimum of one years’ experience in a paid capacity working in a caring, medical support or nursing role.
Evidence of knowledge of the requirements of a Pupil Welfare Auxiliary.
Evidence of knowledge of medical conditions and related treatments.
Evidence of knowledge of welfare issues.
Evidence of knowledge of health and hygiene issues.
Evidence of an ability to diagnose and treat minor ailments and injuries (First Aid).
Evidence of good ICT Skills.
Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven effective team working skills.
Evidence of good planning and organising skills to ensure work is completed on time to the required standard.
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

Nice To Haves

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children and young people in a caring, medical support or nursing role.
Have experience in working in an administrative role.

Responsibilities

Care for all sick pupils and make arrangements for supervised and secure transport for sick/injured pupils to be taken home or to hospital as required.
Ensure that pupils requiring regular medication maintain their treatment under the written advice of their medical practitioner and with the written permission of their parent/guardian.
Inform principal/teacher and parents/guardians when medical attention is required.
Organise and assist during all educational/medical welfare service visits.
Provide consultation to individuals or groups on health related issues as required.
Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding welfare of pupils.
Regularly inspect the cloakroom/toilet areas for standards of hygiene.
Advise Principal on occupational health issues and risk assessment after accidents.
Advise Principal on health and safety issues related to the post.
Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
Complete and submit all records/returns as required.
Maintain an inventory/records of resources.
Order/purchase, receive, check, store, securely and distribute resources.
Assist in school administration and photocopy as directed.
Assist in maintaining standards of good order and cleanliness in the medical room and throughout the school.
Implement all relevant school policies and procedures.
Participate in any relevant training as directed by the Principal.
Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.