Medical Centre Assistant Norwich

Medical Centre Assistant – Norwich

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine medical administration as directed by the School Nurse, ensuring necessary documentation (consent, MAR) is completed before medication administration.
• Ensure MAR completion by the Registered School Nurse, or in their absence, by the Assistant, following appropriate training.
• Report medication errors immediately according to Aurora Group policy.
• Ensure safe storage, supply, and administration of drugs (including controlled drugs) and health equipment, adhering to Aurora Group policies and legal requirements.
• Update pupil administration systems for timely data collection and confidentiality.
• Use IT for pupil care in accordance with Aurora Group policies.
• Communicate changes in pupil health and wellbeing to the School Nurse, Clinical Lead, or school team.
• Deal with equipment failure according to Aurora Group procedure.
• Report incidents/accidents involving pupils, visitors, or staff, and take appropriate action per Aurora Group policy.
• Ensure safekeeping of pupil property in the Medical Centre.
• Support the School Nurse with Individual Health Care Plan administration and maintenance.
• Support the School Nurse with administrative duties during new student admissions.
• Provide Medication Administration training to education staff (after relevant training).
• Support the School Nurse with delivering training as needed.
• Undertake other medical centre duties as directed by the School Nurse or Clinical Lead.
• Undertake other duties related to first aid kit maintenance and audit.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience working in a school or care environment.
• Teamwork experience.
• Medication management experience.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (ADHD, ASD, SEMH).
• Ability to understand information quickly and make safe decisions.
• Embrace change and view it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
• Respect for peoples dignity and compassionate care.
• Independent work and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Adaptable communication styles to individual needs, including sign language/symbols.
• Empathy.
• Calmness and focus.
• Flexibility in responding to workload changes.
• Relevant clinical skills (e.g., Diabetes, Epilepsy) and willingness to complete necessary training.
• First Aid at Work/Paediatric First Aid certification or willingness to train.
• Level 2 or above care qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Medication Management qualification at level 3 (desirable).
• GCSE Maths and English Language minimum Grade 4 or equivalent (essential).

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox (high street discounts)
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Family Swim
• Health cash back plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy)