Medical Lead - Send

CJS Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term placement

Ongoing support

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Medical Lead – SEND to support a specialist FE provision in West London. You will coordinate medical needs and work with college staff, families and external agencies.

This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) begins September 2026 and offers a long-term placement in a specialist SEND education setting, focusing on safe, person-centred care and robust safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or complex medical needs.
• Experience managing healthcare plans and medical procedures.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day medical and healthcare needs of SEND learners.
• Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans.
• Coordinate medication and medical procedures.
• Liaise with parents, carers, NHS services and external professionals.
• Work with SEND, education and therapy teams to support learners.
• Provide guidance to college staff on medical needs.
• Support staff training around specific medical procedures.

Skills

SEND experience

Healthcare professional

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualification

Professional registration

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Medical Lead – SEND to support a specialist Further Education provision for learners with complex medical and additional needs in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional looking to work within a specialist education environment, supporting young people with complex needs and helping ensure they receive safe, effective and person-centred care throughout their college experience.

The Role

The Medical Lead will take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the medical needs of learners, working closely with college staff, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

You will play an important role in ensuring appropriate healthcare plans, medical procedures and support arrangements are in place for learners with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day medical and healthcare needs of SEND learners
• Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans
• Support learners with complex medical and physical needs
• Coordinate medication and medical procedures
• Liaise with parents, carers, NHS services and external healthcare professionals
• Work alongside SEND, education and therapy teams
• Provide advice and guidance to college staff regarding individual medical needs
• Support staff training around specific medical procedures where required
• Respond appropriately to medical incidents and emergencies
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records
• Contribute to risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Promote a safe, inclusive and person-centred environment

Requirements

• Relevant healthcare qualification and professional registration where applicable
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or complex medical needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding
• Experience managing healthcare plans and medical procedures
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• Ability to work confidently within an education or specialist SEND environment
• Experience of working with learners with PMLD, SLD or complex needs would be highly advantageous

Safeguarding

This role involves working with young people with additional and complex needs and is subject to the required safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant barred-list checks where applicable.

Why Apply?

• £30–£50 per hour
• Full-time, 37.5-hour working week
• Long-term placement
• September 2026 start
• Specialist SEND education environment
• Opportunity to make a direct difference to learners with complex needs
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment

If you are an experienced healthcare professional with a strong SEND background and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a specialist FE environment, we would be keen to hear from you