Medical Lead

We are looking for a Medical Lead to effectively take charge of the day-to-day health of each student at the academy and invest in longer-term health for all.

You will be responsible for all the Medical requirements for the Academy, including the tracking, reporting and analysis.

About Us

In terms of the school more broadly, Harris Battersea achieved progress results that placed the school within the top 1% nationally for the fifth year running. With a Progress 8 score of 0.96, students achieve more than one grade higher than they would in an average school. Such progress, alongside the best A-level results in Wandsworth, reflect the exceptional dedication with which everyone in the academy has applied themselves.

People who choose to work with children are choosing a demanding career and it is our aim to make sure that staff are as well supported as they can be. We have a zero tolerance approach to anything that interrupts the learning in a classroom and our central team that deals with both behaviour and homework detentions does so to make sure that our staff are as free as possible to do the three things that matter most: mark, plan and teach.

Any position in education is inevitably laden with values and ideals and we are a school built on a shared ownership of these. We wish to give our students the very best start that we can in life and, through hard work and determination, we hope that our values and ideals take shape as something recognisable in the futures that we help build.

Should you wish to find out more about what we do or would like to talk to the Director of Resources directly, then please feel free to do so using d.mcsween@harrisbattersea.org.uk.  

Main Areas of Responsibility

• To be the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid for both students and staff within the school
• To be the named responsible officer for all first aid matters within the Academy
• To be responsible for managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy, ensuring that all qualifications are valid, and developing a programme of renewals for first aid qualifications for s
• To ensure that there is sufficient qualified staff to assist in the administration of emergency first aid in compliance with published ratios in respect of student numbers.
• To be responsible for arranging and communicating a first aid duty rota, as well as supporting other first aiders.
• To be responsible for the Health & Safety and compliance of the Medical room including the controlled drugs and emergency storage.
• To take charge of the administration of all student medication at the Academy and ensure all medication is kept in line with legal and Federation requirements.
• To be responsible for delivering the specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs / care plans.
• Use Medical Tracker to keep logs of all first aid incidents, medication and medical conditions, as well as utilising spreadsheets and paper based records as required for the medical room.
• Analyse data on the Medical Tracker and report on findings to Line Managers and SLT, with suggested solutions for improvement e.g. reduction of injuries in various locations.
• Attend regular Medical report meetings with the Director of Resources to discuss medical data and issues, and report in line with the Federation BPSG requirements.
• To co-ordinate communication home around any first aid incidents
• To write and update all the individual health care plans for the pupils tracking and monitoring any changes throughout the year; ensuring all IHCPs are written in conjunction with hospital and families.
• To administer the programme, and assist where necessary, of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations as required.
• To advise and train Academy staff via CPD (in conjunction with the Health Authority) in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse.
• To liaise with parents/carers and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied.
• To be responsible for ensuring that suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment are maintained within the Academy
• To work within current Child Protection Procedures and to liaise with the campus nominated Child Protection Office To be aware of Wandsworth’s Child Protection procedures.
• To meet with outside agencies such as CAMHS, the Local Authority (NHS) school nurse, social care, site police officer, local GPs and dentists, opticians e and implement care from these meetings.
• To refer 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 te
• Support children who self-harm (full range) and document incidents and support on CPOMs, as well as informing CAMHS/Local Authority (NHS) school nursing
• To ensure confidentiality of all medical information.
• To work at other Harris Academies across the Federation.
• To ensure up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained.
• To undertake any training commensurate with the post.
• To lead on the breakfast club for students and school foodbank for our community
• To support the wider student support team when required e.g. with home visits
• To lead on any covid testing procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse
• Awareness of current public health services and legislation
• Awareness of current developments in school nursing services
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of medical confidentiality
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Paediatric care experience
• Working with children and families
• Experience of working with CAMHS
• Experience of infection control
• Experience in organising and managing vaccinations and other medical care needed for students
• Experience in organising and managing first aid training for relevant staff members and managing first aid logs
• Administering medication to students
• Writing health care plans for students with medical concerns
• Experience of using spreadsheets
• Analysing accident reporting log data and first aid logs for patterns and trends
• Creating actions plans in response to analysis to minimise accidents and first aid visits by students/staff

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.