-[center] To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both “enjoy and achieve.”
- Daily support is necessary in overseeing the daily management of student’s medical needs, such as checking blood sugar levels and the use of insulin injections.
- Administering of medication and overseeing of medical needs (e.g. Cystic Fibrosis) over and beyond first aid.
- 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 oversee the administration, storage, disposal and record keeping of medication as cited in the Supporting Students with Medial Needs Policy.
- 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 within the Supporting Students with Medical Needs Policy.
- To support the Designated Teacher for Child Protection – attend some Child Protection meetings; act as a point of referral in the absence of the Designated Teacher; support students with self-harm issues.
- 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.
- To assist students as necessary, with personal hygiene routines, including toilet training, changing of incontinent/sick children.
- Providing assistance with the physical needs of students requiring this type of support. 11.Work with parents of students with health concerns – to ensure maximum student participation as appropriate.
- Supervision / First Aid responsibility during social times. School Medical Officer / Lead First Aider (May 2018) 2 Health & Safety Administration[/center][left]