Healthcare Coordinator

We are looking for a Healthcare Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the team. We would like our Healthcare Coordinator to coordinate and implement healthcare plans for all students with medical needs, and to be prepared for all scenarios that would demonstrate a strong candidate to succeed in resolving.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• Being responsible for ensuring the safe handling of all instances that arise in school for students, staff and visitors requiring first aid assistance
• Responsibility for the provision of First Aid equipment throughout the School; monitoring of the use and reliability of this equipment
• Responsibility for checking of AEDs and providing up-to-date refresher courses
• Responsibility for storing, recording and issuing student medication
• Liaising with the School Immunisation team with regards to immunisations and medicals etc, including distributing, receiving reminders and consent forms

You will need:

• A recognised first aid at work qualification, including additional training in chronic health conditions e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, anaphylaxis, defibrillators etc
• Educated to at least grade C/ 4 standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Willingness to undertake induction and ongoing training
• Working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing issues in relation to young people
• Previous experience of working in a role involving first aid delivery and training
• Practical experience of word processing, excel, e-mail and other office electronic applications
• Ability to produce statistical data in a spreadsheet format
• Management of others/strategic planning

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th December. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.