Medical Needs

**Summary**
We are looking for an experienced individual to effectively take charge of the day-to-day health of each student within the Academy.
**About Us**
At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.

Our brand-new facilities allow us to continue expanding our curriculum offer, ensuring students experiences are both varied and enriching. The premises has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, and reached completion in May 2019. Our new Sports Block opened in May 2019, and has fantastic facilities including a Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Multi Use Game Areas.

Having been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in January 2023, we are excited to have new members of staff join us in delivering transformative learning experiences. The inspectors commented that ‘learning is the business of the day’ and that sentiment underpins all that we do. Since then, the school continues to grow and strive for the highest standards.

“At our Academy, children will develop their academic scholarship alongside their character; becoming citizens who are a credit to their local community. We provide an extensive extracurricular programme to allow students to develop as a well-rounded person, ready and prepared to embark upon whichever pathway they desire. That is only possible through the partnership that exists between families and colleagues and partners at the academy. We are incredibly proud of the close relationships that develop between colleagues, parents, governors and pupils, and indeed they are central to all that we do.” Nick Soar, Executive Principal
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
Your responsibilities will include:

- 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 and ensuring that there are sufficient qualified staff
- Administration of student medication
- Delivering the specific medical related needs of students
- Administering the programme of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations, assisting if necessary
- 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 and the Health Authority
- Maintaining the highest possible standards of clinical procedures
- Liaising with parents 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 liaising with the campus nominated Child Protection Officer
- Ensuring confidentiality of all medical information
- Maintaining up-to-date clinical and professional practice

**Qualifications & Experience**
We would like to hear from you if you have:

- A good level of education
- Good communication skills, including a good telephone manner
- A good level of competency in ICT, including Microsoft Office
- Strong organisation skills
- A recognised First Aid Qualification or higher educational achievement
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Experience of working with adults and pupils

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
**Next Steps**

**Rewards & Benefits**
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also 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.
**Safeguarding Notice**
**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference: HF05824-HATO