School Medical Needs Coordinator

Title: School Medical Needs Coordinator

Are you a qualified nurse or an individual with extensive medical experience looking for a rewarding opportunity in the education sector? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to fill the role of School Medical Needs Coordinator at a school in Stepney, London. This is a pivotal position where you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of medical needs within the school.

Role Overview:

Purpose: To manage the day-to-day running of medical needs within the school

Working Hours: 35 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term-time only position)

Line Manager: AHT Safeguarding

Grade of Post: Scale 6 (points 18-20, £30,063 - £31,155 pro-rata)

Key Duties: As the School Medical Needs Coordinator, you will:

1. Coordinate all medical needs within the school.


2. Maintain health records and health care plans for all pupils.


3. Coordinate health assessment requests and collaborate with the school nurse for updates.


4. Oversee and monitor on-site medication for pupils, ensuring replacements are obtained when necessary.


5. Update and distribute the medical list to staff, advising them of medical needs at the start of the school year.


6. Complete risk assessments for short-term, mid-term, and long-term medical conditions.


7. Oversee the effective in-school management of complex health needs of individual pupils.


8. Oversee first aid provision, ensuring sufficient staff are trained to required levels.


9. Ensure first aid equipment/kits are strategically located, identified, logged, and fully stocked.


10. Be the first response first aider for the school.


11. Deliver first aid courses for staff and pupils as required.


12. In medical emergencies, be the lead member of staff, liaising with ambulance services, hospitals, and contacting parents.


13. Arrange and coordinate all in-school inoculations and examinations.


14. Monitor and advise on staff health as requested.


15. Organize and maintain the medical room.


16. Attend health-related meetings and conferences as required.


17. Work with discreet groups of pupils to monitor all health factors, including obesity.


18. Work/liaise with departments to provide information on physical fitness, diet, and hygiene.


19. Prepare and deliver assembly material on key topic areas of interest.


20. Work with the safeguarding team to provide support for target pupils/target groups of pupils.


21. Attend meetings of professionals, including TAFs, TACs, and any other meetings where a medical view is required.


22. Ensure all trips have risk-assessed medical needs of the pupils on the trip.

Person Specification (Essential) :

GCSE English & Maths at grade ‘C’ or equivalent

Qualifications to A-Level or equivalent

Qualified nurse or extensive medical experience

At least two years' experience working in a school or educational establishment

Basic training on database systems for input and export of student data

First Aid qualifications and experience dealing with medical needs in an educational setting

Experience working with young people with healthcare needs

Experience working with a team of staff

Desirable:

Ability to offer part-time counselling

If you have a passion for promoting the health and well-being of students in an educational setting, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this role, please submit your CV addressing the essential and desirable criteria to Tom at Remedy

Remedy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Note: This job description is not prescriptive. If the needs of the school change, the job description may be revised or amended at any time following appropriate consultation with the post holder.