Staff Training & Support

• Provide and source training and support to staff on medical needs, procedures, and individual learner requirements.
• Ensure all relevant staff are trained and competent in medication administration and management of health conditions.
• Maintain oversight of first aid provision, ensuring training is up to date and meets regulatory requirements.
• Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of specialist training through external professionals (e.g. nursing teams, SaLT, NHS services).

First Aid & Medical Response

• Oversee the delivery of first aid and immediate medical response for learners.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed in the event of illness, injury, or emergency situations, including escalation where required.
• Monitor and review accident and incident reporting to identify trends and inform improvements in practice.
• Work in partnership with the Head of Estates to ensure that all first aid provision across the college is fully compliant, regularly checked, and safely maintained.
• Oversee the auditing and monitoring of first aid equipment, resources, and facilities, ensuring they are fit for purpose, appropriately stocked, and accessible across all curriculum areas.
• Ensure systems are in place for the routine checking, replenishment, and replacement of first aid supplies.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead on the development and review of risk assessments relating to health and medical needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding legislation.
• Work closely with the Assistant Principal – Behaviour, Inclusion and Safeguarding and The DSL to ensure joined-up safeguarding and health practices.
• Support inspections and audits (e.g. Ofsted) by ensuring robust evidence of medical provision and compliance.

Multi-Agency Working

• Liaise with health professionals, local authorities, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated support.
• Attend and contribute to reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings where health input is required.
• Ensure recommendations from external professionals are embedded into practice and provision.

Curriculum & Wider College Contribution

• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to support the delivery of health education, wellbeing, and independence skills.
• Contribute to the development of learners’ understanding of health and wellbeing in preparation for adulthood.
• Support enrichment, trips, and residentials by ensuring appropriate medical planning and risk management.

General Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all learners in line with college policies.
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of Petty Pool.
• Participate in training and professional development as required.
• Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of learners and the organisation.

Person Specification

• Experience working within health, SEND, or education settings (E)
• Knowledge of medical needs in education environments (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, allergies) (E)
• Experience of developing care plans and risk assessments (E)
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills (E)
• Ability to train, advise, and support staff teams (E)
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills (E)
• Relevant health qualification (e.g. nursing, first aid trainer, health coordinator experience) (D)
• Experience in a SEND college or specialist provision (D)
• Knowledge of statutory guidance relating to supporting medical conditions in education (D)