Medical Lead - Complex Care

Uxbridge College is a highly successful Further Education College with an excellent reputation for providing a wide range of support for students. Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, you will be responsible for overseeing the medical requirements for learners with complex medical needs within the PMLD area, Foundation Learning and mainstream programmes.

You will work alongside medical professionals and multi-disciplinary teams for the provision of physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy input and medication administration, ensuring all learners are adequately supported. You will implement and review Individual Support and Care plans and Individual risk assessments for learners with medical needs, ensuring that EHCP recommendations are implemented. You will line manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants, and also provide support and training for staff in relation to the individual needs of students.  

You will be a Registered Nurse or Qualified Nursing Associate/Healthcare Assistant, and will be trained in Manual Handling, First Aid, Safe Administration of Medication, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Dysphagia and Diabetes including the safe administration of emergency medication. You will have knowledge of the Children and Families Act and the SEN and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years and associated regulations, and have experience of working with learners with Profound and Complex SEND. You will have extensive understanding of CQC Standards and Regulations, experience of producing individual Care Plans and Risk Assessments. A good understanding of Health and Social Care processes is also required, along with the ability to manage a team effectively.

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