School Nurse and Lead First Aider

Isbi; Gerrards Cross; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Isbi is seeking a dedicated School Health professional to manage daily medical needs and act as the main health resource for students. The role includes administering medicines, maintaining health records, coordinating with parents and external providers, and ensuring safeguarding compliance within the school setting.

The successful candidate will support accident reporting, CPD training, and liaise with staff to promote student wellbeing while upholding confidentiality and high clinical

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, first aid or healthcare support.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies (KCSiE).
• Excellent record-keeping and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily medicines administration in school.
• Keep accurate health records and coordinate with parents.
• Liaise with external health agencies and providers.
• Lead staff training on first aid.
• Conduct medical examinations and risk assessments.
• Order and maintain first aid stocks.
• Ensure confidentiality of medical information.
• Maintain First Aider register.

Skills

First aid

Health record management

Policy compliance

CPD training

Job description

This role will manage daily medical needs, administer emergency first aid and be the main administrator and contact for the medical department. Serving as the primary healthcare resource for students, the School Nurse and Lead First Aider maintains accurate health records, implements relevant policies, and coordinates with parents and external medical providers when required. This role would suit a Health Care Associate, First Aider or Nursing Associate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work closely with the line=manager and H&S Compliance Lead to ensure best practice guidelines are adhered to in relation to nursing and medical care.
• To work closely with the line-manager and H&S Compliance Lead to evaluate appropriate policies and protocols and to ensure relevant staff understand these procedures.
• To update relevant data and information to support accident reporting and medication management.
• To take charge of the administration of all medicines in school.
• To complete medical examinations and assessments as required.
• Coordinate student immunisations with outside agencies and organise timetables
• Keep records of incidents/ accidents in line with statutory procedures.
• Manage and maintain first aid stock levels throughout the school (including emergency auto injectors and asthma kits) and order first aid stocks when needed.
• Supplying first aid kits for trips when necessary.
• To manage and complete risk assessments for students with chronic health conditions,
• Regarding mobility issues for staff and students ensure PEEP forms are completed, and the relevant staff are informed of any adjustments.
• To take a lead role with relevant outside agencies to promote student wellbeing, e.g. diabetic nurses, Child Protection Nurse, Public Health Department, etc.
• To ensure that the highest possible standards of clinical procedures are maintained by regular undertaking regular CPD training
• To liaise with parents regarding prescribed medication, risk assessments, and Individual Health Care Plans.
• To manage the First Aider register and organise training when required.
• To work within KCSiE
• To ensure confidentiality of all medical information.
• Maintaining an awareness of the latest First Aid techniques, procedures and policies.

This role is a Term-Time Only