Location: Brixton, South London
Pay: £22 per hour
Contract: PAYE
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are recruiting a Nurse / Specialist Assistant to support a child with medical needs during daily school transport in South London.
This position is suitable for an NMC-registered nurse, healthcare assistant or experienced specialist assistant with current Buccal Midazolam Training and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check.
As a Nurse / Specialist Assistant, you will accompany the child between home and school, monitor their wellbeing and respond to medical emergencies when required.
Candidates must have:
Buccal Midazolam Training,
Knowledge of seizure recognition
Enhanced DBS check.
Pay and Working Hours
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£22 per hour through PAYE.
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30 guaranteed paid hours per week.
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Monday to Friday.
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Morning school run: approximately 07:30–09:30.
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Afternoon school run: approximately 14:30–16:30.
Exact reporting times will be confirmed before starting.
Key Responsibilities
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Work as a Nurse / Specialist Assistant during school transport.
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Accompany the child safely between home and school.
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Monitor the child's condition and recognise seizures.
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Administer prescribed emergency buccal midazolam when required, in line with the child's individual care plan, training and applicable procedures.
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Respond calmly to medical emergencies and contact emergency services when necessary.
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Work alongside the driver to maintain the child's safety and wellbeing.
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Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.
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Communicate professionally and report incidents appropriately.
Essential Requirements
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Current Buccal Midazolam Training with appropriate competency for the role.
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An Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
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Knowledge of seizure recognition and emergency response.
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A calm, compassionate and responsible approach.
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Strong communication skills and reliability.
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Satisfactory references and completion of client checks.
An NMC-registered nurse is preferred. Experienced healthcare assistants and specialist passenger assistants with current Buccal Midazolam Training and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check will also be considered
Salary description
£22.00 - £22.00 per hour