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School Medical Officer - Part-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-6911-335S
  • Posted:09/06/2021
  • Pay:Academy Band 6 £20,493 (Actual Salary £15,190
  • Start Date:July 2021
  • App Close Date:23/06/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Interviews could be held before closing date

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Responsibilites include:

  • Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
  • To lead on whole school First Aid provision – acting as main First Aider and coordinating support from other First Aiders; to have overview of First Aid training and ensure all are up-to-date with relevant training.
  • To lead on risk assessments for students with medical care requirements within school and for off-site activities and residentials, including the training for staff.
  • To co-ordinate, administer and maintain Individual Health Care Plans for pupils with specific medical needs in conjunction with parents and any other relevant health care professionals.
  • To be responsible for administering prescribed drugs which are necessary to be taken by pupils during the school day, ensuring that parental consent is obtained and recorded.
  • To be responsible for the safe-keeping of prescribed drugs in a locked cupboard.
  • To maintain records of student health concerns and train staff as appropriate (e.g. use of epi-pen, procedures for asthma attack etc.)
  • To actively promote good practice as stated in Trust policies..
  • To support the Designated Teacher for Child Protection – attend Child Protection meetings if required;
  • To support students and families with a variety of health and mental health related issues including self-harm, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders.
  • Work with students with health concerns – support to ensure appropriate attendance at lessons and continuance with learning.
  • To coordinate visits from the School Nurse Team to administer student vaccinations.
  • Work with parents of students with health concerns – to ensure maximum student participation as appropriate.
  • Supervision / First Aid responsibility during social times
  • To complete and keep up to date accident/near miss documentation
  • To be responsible for maintaining stocks and ordering medical supplies and equipment in order to ensure adequate emergency medical resources exist within the school.
  • To carry out other duties reasonably deemed to be within the responsibility as requested by the Principal.

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Gemma Lees
  • Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD
  • Telephone: 01227710392
  • Email: glees@spires.e21c.co.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.