Medical Officer

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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
About Us

Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation.  We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead.  We opened a Sixth Form for 400 students in September 2023 and are looking for ambitious and dedicated staff who wish to be a part of our Academy.  At Harris Academy Rainham we have a dedicated group of staff who are deeply committed to serve our community.  We have built a school on our core values of Belong, believe, Become.  These values are at the heart of our school and all that we do. What makes us different: Our values are at the centre of our school and aren’t simply a slogan on a website. We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave. We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently.  Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations. We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering. What we can do for you: Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation. Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do.  Meaningful measures to manage workload – no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies. Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school. Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from. A school where subjects are ‘front and centre’ of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy. 

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Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join Harris Academy Rainham, overseeing the Students Medical needs and also being the first port of call for First Aid.

The actual salary for this role will be £26,129 - £27,666 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

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Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid for both students and staff within the school.
• Being the named responsible officer for all first aid matters within the Academy.
• Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy, ensuring that all qualifications are valid, and developing a programme of renewals for first aid qualifications for staff.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient qualified staff to assist in the administration of emergency first aid in compliance with published ratios in respect of student numbers.
• Taking charge of the administration of all student medication at the Academy.
• Delivering the specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs.
• Administering the programme, and assisting where necessary, of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations as required.
• Advising and training Academy staff (in conjunction with the Health Authority) in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse.
• Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority.
• Ensuring that the highest possible standards of clinical procedures are maintained.
• Liaising with parents and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied.
• Ensuring that suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment are maintained with the Academy.
• Working within current Child Protection Procedures and to liaise with the campus nominated Child Protection Officer. To be aware of the Local Authority’s Child Protection procedures.
• Ensuring confidentiality of all medical information.
• Ensuring up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good level of education
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A good telephone manner
• Competent ICT and word processing skills
• Strong organisation skills
• The ability to a clean, tidy, well ordered environment
• A recognised First Aid Qualification or higher educational achievement
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Experience of working with adults and pupils

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. xwzovoh Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.