Vacancy Detail

School Matron

School Matron

Smart Education are currently recruiting for a School Matron to undertake a 1 yr maternity cover position in a school in Birmingham.

This role would suit an individual with a nurse / school background as it is an all – encompassing role.

This role has the medical / first aid aspect (duties listed below) as well as general duties including sole responsibility for the running of the school uniform shop.

If you are interested and would like more information or the full job description please contact Clare at Smart Education immediately

Medical

• To assess First Aid problems presented by pupils and staff, taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency and communicating with staff and parents as necessary.

• To be responsible for administering prescribed drugs which are necessary to be taken by pupils during the school day, ensuring that parental consent is obtained and recorded.

• To attend to minor medical needs of pupils, such as administering plasters, bandages etc as required, and look after pupils who feel ill.

• To act as a listening ear for all pupils and communicate any concerns to the Form Tutor and Headmaster.

• To arrange First Aid for trips, residential trips, matches, swimming and sports day- see teacher responsible, Prepare emergency medication bag with medical list, check provision of suitable first aid supplies on minibuses (if going in coach remember to prepare First Aid bag and sick buckets etc)

• To prepare for Residential trips- Purchase any special items, pack essential first aid bag and emergency med bag. Collate all the necessary information from trip forms for ease of access for staff. And ensure that appropriate forms are available for staff to record any First Aid administered on the trip.

• To create individual medical records for new pupils, enter any medical problems and update existing records as new information is received.

• To be responsible for ensuring all children with medical needs has the appropriate alert card or plan in place and that medication is in school.

• To be responsible for ensuring all medication in a child’s emergency medication pack is within date and suitable for use, along with any alert cards or plans that should be accompanying them.

• To collect and review all green annual medical forms at the start of the year, communicating with parents in regards to any discrepancies and absent forms.

• To arrange Ear/Eye tests with the appropriate professions, making sure to liaise with Early Years staff on date and procedure.

• To liaise with the school nurse weekly on recent developments with pupils.

• To arrange appointments for parents with the school nurse if needed.

• To make arrangements for vaccination sessions, undertaking the necessary communications and ensuring appropriate records are completed and retained. Overseeing the process when they are carried out.

• To carry out a Nit nurse check when necessary, contacting parents and sending letters out where appropriate.

• To be responsible for sending out medical letters regarding chicken pox, measles etc –

After consultation with the Headteacher.

• To attend to incidents in the Early Years should the team require assistance or guidance.

• To carry out bi-monthly stock audits of all First Aid boxes and First Aid kits throughout the school (including those used for trips) and ensure they are replenished. Ensure all emergency First Aid medical equipment is in good working order.

• To be responsible for maintaining stocks and ordering medical supplies and equipment in order to ensure adequate emergency medical resources exist within the school.

• To keep an accurate list of all staff accredited with First Aid training, together with dates of expiry, and arrange training to ensure that an appropriate number of staff for all areas of school are trained in these skills.

• To review medical policies and procedures, notifying the Headmaster if any changes need to be made.

• To check all food brought into school for special occasions in case of allergens and monitor the delivery to the boys.

• To carry out general duties (listed in the full job description)

• To take sole responsibility for the running of the school uniform shop

Qualifications Required: First Aid qualification essential - Nursing qualification preferable – School Nurse / first aider experience would be ideal

Salary: Based upon individual’s qualification and experience but starting from £17,850.00

Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Location: Birmingham

Interview Dates: ASAP

Start Date: February 2020 – with the added potential of shadowing the current school matron ASAP

Contact: Clare Flanagan

If you are a Teacher, TA, Lecturer, SEN specialist, Cover Supervisor or Nursery Nurse and are looking for work opportunities on both a permanent or temporary basis, then call SMART EDUCATION today. You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants. At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority. Our Key Values to you: Service Motivation Approachability Reliability Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: | Job type: | Posted: 03/01/2020