Medical and First Aid Lead

4 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.

HABS offers 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 highly skilled and experienced 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.

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of education, including English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, and awareness of current public health services. They will also have knowledge of safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and Microsoft software. Some understanding of infection control and first aid qualification are also essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Being the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid and the named responsible officer for all first aid matters
  • Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy
  • Arranging and communicating a first aid duty rota, as well as supporting other first aiders
  • 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

We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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