An opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring practitioner to lead on first aid provision and healthcare across our two campuses. To download an application pack please visit our website vacancies page: https://www.unicornoxford.co.uk/vacancies/

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Description

Undertake first aid duties, such as treating sick pupils & staff, liaising with parents and staff, and arranging transport home or to the hospital where appropriate. Monitoring & caring for any child who is sick at school

Administer emergency first aid to provide immediate help to casualties with either injuries or illnesses, and those arising from specific hazards at the school 

Provide immediate pastoral care to distressed pupils 

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant first aid and legal issues, in line with NMC guidelines

Administer medicines to pupils where necessary as per protocols & undertaking stock checks for compliance and assurance

Administer, organise, liaise and support with health screening and vaccination programmes

Work closely with the teaching staff and SMT on matters associated with child protection and health education 

Support local safeguarding arrangements 

Maintain confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity 

Support the assessment of children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing needs 

Adhere to the NMC Code for Nurses and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers

Provide mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention approaches 

Support the delivery of the PHSE curriculum 

Develop and monitor health plans for pupils with illnesses and disabilities, especially where needs are identified in an EHCP, in liaison with the Deputy Head SENCo

Conduct screenings and write referrals for health services where necessary. 

Ensure first aid kits are in place around the school and kept stocked with the necessary supplies 

Provide a high standard of service to pupils within professional competence and NMC code and guidelines

Attend staff meetings as directed