Educarer
Purpose of role:
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To assist in the implementation of medical intervention systems within the Academy.
Key accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities):
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To provide emergency medical support to pupils as required.
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To gain detailed medical knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ medical needs, through robust training by the inclusion nursing team to ensure safe clinical practice.
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To undertake regular training and supervision, specific to the medical interventions being undertaken.
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To support the Healthcare supervisor to identify and monitor the medical needs of pupils as required.
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To follow individual health care plans and interventions.
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Monitor pupil responses to interventions and liaise with specialist support if necessary.
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To assist in managing medications, ensuring safe storage, expiry dates etc. and keeping appropriate logs.
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To communicate with parents to share information related to the child’s health and gather relevant health information as required.
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To liaise with the class teacher to:
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Develop a system whereby medical interventions have minimum impact on learning;
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Ensure the teacher is made aware of any particular health issues.
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To keep up to date with developments in medications, treatments etc.
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To provide medical support to out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.
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Liaise with parents re interventions for their children, as required.
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Ensure all medical information is treated as confidential and GDPR protocols are adhered to.
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To complete paper records and use ICT where appropriate to keep records.
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To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, setting high expectations and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
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To adhere to individual pupils’ safe systems of work when moving and handling of pupils is required. Maintaining personal safety by ensuring moving and handling protocols are followed.
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To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
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To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
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To be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access opportunities.
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To comply with policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
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To work within an established restorative positive behaviour policy.
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To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
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To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures
The Application Process
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025.
Applications for this role can be made by following the below link-
| https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0102 |
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.