• Medical and Welfare Lead
• Primary Academy School
• Brent
• Start Date: January 2025
• Full-Time
• Ongoing contract

A Primary Academy School in Brent, North West London are looking for a Medical and Welfare Lead to join their school in January to oversee all aspects of medical care and first aid provision within their school.

The Role

The Medical and Welfare Lead is a key role within the school, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing students and staff while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, including those with complex medical needs.
• First Aid Leadership: Acting as the school’s main First Aider, coordinate other First Aiders, and manage first aid training to ensure compliance.
• Medical Support: Lead on administering and managing medication, maintaining accurate medical records, and co-ordination of visits by the school nurse.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments for students with medical care needs, including off-site activities and residential trips.
• Student Support: Assist students with health concerns, including personal hygiene and physical support, promoting attendance and engagement in lessons.
• Parent and Professional Liaison: Collaborate with parents and external professionals to update care plans, medication plans, and coordinate medical appointments.
• Training and Guidance: Train staff on procedures such as EpiPen use, asthma protocols, and Individual Health Care Plans.
• Accident Reporting: Maintain accurate records of accidents and near-misses, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions and reporting to leadership.
• Medical Room Management: Ensure the medical room is efficiently managed, stocked, and complies with health and safety standards.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in education, nursing or paediatric healthcare.
• Administration of medication competency.
• Current First Aid at Work qualification (Paediatric First Aid desirable, training can be provided).
• Excellent organisation, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills, including experience with SIMS, MS Office, and databases.

The School

This brand-new primary school opened in September in the borough of Brent. The school has been opened as part of a large national academy group and benefits from a wider network of support and resources. The academy encourages each child to reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. There is a dedicated staff team who are committed to delivering an engaging and challenging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of the students

If you have the expertise, compassion, and organisational skills to be the Medical and Welfare Lead as this lovely new school we would love to hear from you!

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications and experience in relation to the role.

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