Randstad Education is seeking to recruit a Lead Emergency First Aider. The successful candidate will provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care and assess if and when necessary to call for further medical help. The Lead Emergency First Aider will oversee the medical provision within school and ensure the appropriate level of supervision.
The successful candidate will:
- Fulfil role as nominated first aid lead.
- To be responsible for the delivery of assessment and treatment of minor illness and injuries.
- To deliver care within the boundaries of the role, focusing on student well-being and health education
- To refer to individual health care plans for students with medical conditions and treat accordingly.
- To notify parents of any illness or accidents and treatments provided.
- To input and update student medical information onto database e.g., SIMS.
- To administer Rescue Medication when appropriate. This is to be in accordance with Student Individual Health Care Plan/medical procedures and up to the level of the training received.
- To replenish and maintenance of first aid equipment/stock, including first aid boxes for school events (sports day) or trips.
- To provide accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of student consultation consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
- To update and share appropriate student medical conditions information at start of each year.
- To create or update and evaluate all medical policies and procedures (medical conditions, drug use etc), communicating with staff and parents
- To administer an EpiPen injection when appropriate and in accordance with medical procedures and training qualifications
The successful candidate should:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have excellent IT skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
- Be able to prioritise
- Be proactive
- Be able to work independently
- Be reliable and flexible
- Be able to work in a calm and professional manner
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school
In return we can offer:
- Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
If you would like further details about this fantastic opportunity or wish to submit your application, please do not hesitate to apply now!
To apply, please submit your CV here