January 2018
Dear Candidate
Healthcare Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, part-time (16 hours per week, Monday – Friday)
Annual Salary: £8,625.16 - £9,836.02 (£21,227-£24,207 FTE) per annum, depending on experience
Meath School & Specialist Centre, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0LF
Thank you for your interest in the above post, please find attached:
· Job Description and person specification
· Job Terms & Conditions
· Information about Meath School
· Application form
To apply please send your completed application form back to .Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Sarah Billingham or Debbie Hanson on 01932 872 302.
Interviews will be held at Meath School.
Please note that we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
I CAN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully
Hannah Clark
HR Officer
Meath School & Specialist Centre
I CAN's Meath School (www.meathschool.org.uk) based in Ottershaw, Surrey is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years, where severe and complex speech, language and communication needs, including Asperger's Syndrome, is the primary need.
Our most recent Ofsted report (2016 ) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. The school is bursting with energy: all staff push pupils to achieve beyond the limits of what previously might have been thought possible. In particular, the pupils themselves develop an inspiring determination to learn, achieve success and overcome their difficulties.
A clear sense of moral purpose drives the school : to unlock pupils’ ability to speak and communicate so that they can appreciate and forge links with the world around them. The school’s relentless focus on developing speech and communication skills is tangible even in the youngest pupils. No opportunity is missed to encourage and praise talk and conversation.
Meath School is one of a very few schools in the UK which is tailor made for only young learners with SLCN. The school and care settings have been recognised repeatedly as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted since 2008.
I CAN is the children’s communication charity.
We are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world.
Our vision is a world where all children have the communication skills they need to fulfil their potential.
Our mission is that no child should be left out or left behind because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.
I CAN supports children from 0-19 through our Talk programmes and specialist schools, and through resources and information for parents, families and people who work with children and young people. We work in nurseries and schools across the UK with our evidence-based programmes and run two special schools for children with the most severe and complex needs. We share our expertise and knowledge to increase awareness of communication difficulties and inform policy making.
I CAN’s evidence-based programmes and training aim to provide practical help and support at every age and stage of a child’s and young person’s life. We work directly with the people who educate, care for, support and advise children and families. All our approaches are based on the best evidence available to ensure that children receive help that will get results. Our programmes are designed to help schools to meet Ofsted’s focus on developing and using pupils’ communication skills and to support settings and schools to narrow the gap between the lowest and highest attainment. Many of I CAN’s programmes and training use a cascade model. We have a network of expert Licensees across the UK, able to respond to local needs quickly and flexibly.
For more information about I CAN, its work and values go to www.ican.org.uk or www.talkingpoint.org.uk
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Health Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal
RESPONSIBLE TO: Residential Services Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Implementation and review of the school’s medical policy and practice
LIASON WITH: Class teams, Care Staff, Occupational Therapists, Parents/Carers, Catering team and, School Doctor, Dentist, Orthoptist and other health professionals as appropriate
JOB SUMMARY
To safely manage the health and medical care of all pupils and provide on site medical aid to pupils.
Develop, implement and monitor accurate up to date Health Care Plans for all pupils ensuring that all staff are fully aware of needs and that children are able to attend and benefit from school.
Work with parents and professionals to develop in-school plans for children with complex/ long-term health needs (eg. ADHD, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, allergies, eating disorders etc)
To ensure that all relevant staff are first aid trained and are confident to administer medications and keep appropriate records.
To liaise with parents and health care professionals and ensure all record keeping is accurate and up to date.
To oversee the Pharmacy including safe storage of medicines monitored dispensing of controlled drugs and record keeping.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
1. Purchase all medical supplies and keep an up to date inventory of all medicines and materials.
2. Ensure there are robust, accurate and up to date recording systems for all medication and First Aid administered to students, and that these records are shared with staff/ keyworkers.
3. Maintain accurate and up to date Accident records.
4. Ensure all medical related appointments are recorded.
5. Compile a termly report for governors.
6. Report to and attend all staff meetings.
7. Ensure issues relating to medical confidentiality are respected.
8. Develop implement and update the medical policy, appendices and procedures in relation to DfE guidance. Ensure all staff are compliant with the policy.
9. Support educational visits in advising trip leads; identifying potential issues and risks on trips. Attend the year 6 three day residential trip in the summer term to support complex medical needs.
Staffing and Staff development
1. Guide and oversee the work of any staff assigned to medical support
2. Ensure own medical registration and CPD is compliant and up to date.
3. Draw up an annual training plan for First Aid and other medical related training for each class team, especially in Early Years classes.
4. Organise cost efficient First Aid training for all staff who require it.
5. Provide advice and support to staff about the procedures for administering medication and possible side effects.
6. Responsible for monitoring medicines’ record entries daily.
Medical and Assessment
1. Ensure all health care plans are accurate and up to date, on file and shared with key staff.
2. Contribute to the production and monitoring of Education, Health and Care Plans.
3. Be aware of and understand the implications of the specific health needs and medications of individual students, in liaison with class teams.
4. Ensure all medication received into school is checked and stored as appropriate.
5. Keep written records of all conversations with parents/carers/professionals around medical issues, (how to administer medications, emergency actions where appropriate.)
6. Administer morning and lunchtime medication in conjunction with residential staff and or school day staff.
7. Monitor height and weight of students, especially where there are concerns about loss of appetite as a result of side effects of medication or other eating issues.
8. Complete full health assessments of all new students to obtain baseline information (to include height, weight, medical history, present medication and any health care issues).
9. Arrange screening by orthoptist and dentist, with reporting to families and staff.
10. Represent Health Care during the Assessment process of new students.
11. Ensure students receive emergency hospital, dental and optician appointments in collaboration with families.
12. Oversight of flu inoculations for staff and pupils.
13. Maintain a record of all children needing specialist equipment eg, inhalers, epipens
Liaison
1. Liaise with parents regarding home medical appointments and support any contact with CAHMS, consultants or other medical professionals.
2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers all medical and health care issues (e.g. injuries at school, especially to the head).
3. Communicate with relevant parties following accidents to students or staff (including liaison with Health and Safety Manager in respect of RIDDOR) and inform ICAN central office as appropriate.
4. Ensure staff have the required information and practise in respect of health, medical, mental health and dietary requirements of the students.
5. Responsible for liaisons with class teams, care staff and catering teams regarding menus, alternative diets and feeding requirements of pupils (e.g. peg feeding).
6. Responsible for nutritious balanced menus as per DfE guidance in collaboration with class teams, care staff and catering teams.
7. Work with staff, parents/carers and professionals to reduce above average absence due to sickness.
Premises and Facilities
1. Resource and maintain all First Aid cupboards and travel kits to ensure that comply with statutory requirements, including risk assessment.
2. To be responsible for the secure storage of medication and for the disposal of out of date medication, sharps etc.
3. Maintain the school’s medical facilities efficiently and effectively
Health Promotion
1. Actively promote healthy living programmes for all children including supporting the PSHE lessons and assemblies, displays and resources covering topics such as; sex and relationships education, healthy eating and exercise, safety with medicines and dental hygiene.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. To participate in regular supervision with line manager, and clinical supervision with the appropriate, external professional. To be proactively involved with performance management procedures at the school.
2. Keep up to date with developments in nursing and health care.
3. Maintain own knowledge base in relation to school health matters.
4. Be responsible for ensuring that First Aid Qualifications are renewed.
5. Responsible for ensuring that staff receive appropriate training in relation to pupils’ health care.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Have a valid driving licence and drive the school car / minibus as required.
2. Support the ethos and practices of the school. Support wider school activities and events i.e. Bonfire Night, Summer Fayre and holiday club.
3. Assist and provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager and carry out other duties commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the postholder, in liaison with the Principal and Residential Services Manager.
4. Refrain from acting in a manner that in any way endangers yourself, fellow employees, or the public.
5. Ensure that all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and the protection of children in I CAN’s services are followed at all times.
6. Avoid any behaviour that discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
7. Safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to children, staff and I CAN’s work.
8. Refrain from smoking in any area of I CAN premises not designated as a smoking area.
9. Behave in a manner that ensures the security of I CAN property and resources.
10. Abide by all relevant I CAN Policies and Procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.
This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
I CAN
Person Specification
Healthcare Manager Meath School
Essential / DesirableQualifications / A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)approved degree
Around 2 years' professional experience as a qualified nurse
Currentregistrationwith the NMC
Experience / Previous experience of working or volunteering with children or young people in either a childcare, school, medical or healthcare setting. / Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working/ volunteering with children with special educational needs
Skills / Good communication and inter-personal skills with all professionals and children / Ability to make the medical room as informative as possible by regular updating of displays
The ability to keep a calm persona whilst working in a chaotic environment / Experience of organising, delivering or supporting staff training
Discretion, tact and the ability to listen
Flexible, adaptable and a positive and constructive attitude to change
Knowledge / First Aid Knowledge / An understanding of the implications of recent legislation affecting children and residential establishments.
Other Factors / Trustworthiness and integrity
A desire to effect change in children’s lives
Commitment to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
I CAN
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
Job Title: / Healthcare ManagerStart Date: / ASAP
Location: / Meath School, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0LF
Annual Salary: / £8,625.16 - £9,836.02 (£21,227-£24,207 FTE) per annum
Hours: / 16 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Term time only with up to one week during the school closure period.
Annual Leave: / All school closure periods/ 16 days ‘contractual annual leave’
Disclosure & Baring Service Check: / The successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check
Probation Period: / There is a 6 month probationary period for this post
Pension: / After 3 months, staff employed on a continuing contract, or temporary contract of minimum 6 months, are entitled to join the
I CAN group pension scheme with Aviva. Employer contribution 4.5%, minimum employee contribution 3%.
Perkbox / Employee wellbeing benefit providing hundreds of exclusive perks for staff ranging from discounts on shopping, entertainment and gifts, to gym membership, rewards and over 150 e-learning perks.
Free Annual Flu Vaccination / Free annual flu vaccination for all I CAN employees.
Childcare Voucher Scheme: / I CAN operates a childcare voucher scheme for staff which enables savings on childcare costs.
Application Form for Employment
Please return to: I CAN Human Resources Team, 31 Angel Gate, Goswell Road London, EC1V 2PT
Email: : Tel: 020 7239 0004 /
Please complete this form in full supplemented by additional sheets if necessary. CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED