School Nurse

The purpose of this School Nurse role is to provide the school with a dedicated First Aid Co-ordinator and primary contact for pupils and staff requiring first aid information/support during your working hours. This individual will show care and kindness to any person in distress and assessing individual requirements for appropriate action. The School Nurse will carry out their duties with the support of the Administration team.,

• To be the primary contact for all serious first aid incidents of pupils and colleagues during your working hours.


• Manage receipt of pupil medication and permission to administer forms.


• Email distribution to teachers of pupils' daily medical requirements.


• Manage a recording system to record visits to the medical room/team for reference and referral to Specialist Advisor, Group Leader, DSL.


• Recording first aid medical logs on Bromcom/CPOMS and all pupil injury and illness related issues, contacting parents as required and collection arrangements if unwell.


• Monitoring first aid supplies and medication and re-ordering as required.


• To maintain the Medical Room and replenish all First Aid bags around school.


• Ensure that student medication accompanies students when they are off campus for any reason during the school day.


• Nasal flu vaccine co-ordination and staff vaccination (annually).


• To ensure that systems and records are in place and maintained to comply with the School's First Aid Policy and other policies as required.


• Ensure that pupil emergency medical cover sheets are up to date and organised for trips.


• To ensure that all staff members receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding students with particular/serious/chronic health issues.


• To ensure that medical information is entered into the school management information system (Bromcom/CPOMS) and is communicated effectively to all staff.


• To ensure that the list of First Aiders is kept up to date.


• To liaise with the Office Manager to arrange First Aid courses for staff when required. To include asthma awareness, anaphylaxis & epilepsy management.


• To ensure that the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is kept in working order.


• To perform any other duties as advised by the Principal, Head of Admin and Office Manager with regards to First Aid.


Other duties

• Handling confidential information


Safeguarding Responsibilities


• To know the identity of the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Team;



• To proactively be alert to indicators of potential safeguarding issues and report these immediately in accordance with the school's procedure;



• To be aware of the School's policies relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety, and follow their requirements;



• To attend training relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection;



• To engage in safe practice and professional conduct to safeguard children and mitigate against the potential for misunderstandings or situations being misconstrued
  
  Blossom House is a specialist independent day school in London for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. A highly supportive and nurturing place to learn, our school has a positive and inspiring atmosphere created by our dedicated, professional and caring staff.