Medical and First Aid Lead

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time
About Us

Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world.

We offer a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims:

  • To develop deep, long-lasting knowledge
  • To develop students into accomplished readers, writers and orators
  • To provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futures
  • To equip students to challenge injustice in all its forms
  • To enable students to understand how they learn
  • To support students to reflect on their choices and values to improve themselves and their community

As a part of the Harris Federation, all staff in the Academy benefit from being part of our network of more than fifty primary and secondary academies across London. Vibrant networks of subject experts meet regularly and teachers can access bespoke support from our central teams of consultants.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Medical and First Aid Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering first aid and managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Administering first aid and managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy
  • Managing the health and safety and compliance of the Medical room
  • Liaising with the academy catering supplier regarding student dietary requirements
  • Administration of student medication
  • Delivering the specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs / care plans
  • Using Medical Tracker and other records to keep logs of all first aid incidents, medication and medical conditions
  • Analysing and reporting on data on the Medical Tracker, suggesting solutions for improvement e.g. reduction of injuries in various locations
  • Attending regular Medical report meetings with the Director of Resources
  • Coordinating communication home around any first aid incidents
  • Writing and updating all individual health care plans, tracking and monitoring
  • Administering the programme of, and assisting where necessary in student medical examinations
  • Advising and training Academy staff in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse
  • Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff
  • Ensuring that the highest possible standards of clinical procedures are maintained
  • Liaising with parents/carers and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied
  • Ensuring that suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment are maintained
  • Working within current Child Protection Procedures and to liaise with the nominated Child Protection Officer
  • Meeting with outside agencies such as CAMHS, the Local Authority (NHS) school nurse, social care, site police officer, local GPs and dentists, opticians etc. and implementing care from these meetings.
  • Referring to the in-school Mental Health Lead, into CAMHs and other mental health services, as well as following up referrals with the CAMHs in school team.
  • Supporting children who self-harm (full range) and documenting incidents and support on CPOMs, as well as informing CAMHS/Local Authority (NHS) school nursing

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
  • Awareness of current public health services
  • Awareness of current developments in school
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Knowledge of confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft software
  • Some understanding of infection control
  • First Aid qualification
  • Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • At least three years' admin experience
  • Experience of orking with children and families
  • Experience in organising and managing support for students
  • Experience in organising and managing training for relevant staff members and managing logs

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