Medical Officer

Avanti Fields School; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Fields School seeks an experienced and highly organised School Medical Officer to lead the medical provision across our school community. You will provide first aid, oversee individual healthcare plans, and coordinate safeguarding procedures to maintain a safe learning environment.

Working with staff, parents, and external healthcare professionals, you will promote health and wellbeing, storage and administration of medications, and robust medical policies across the school.

Qualifications

• Administrative skills and organisational ability for managing records and processes.
• Empathy and ability to work with pupils in a school setting.
• Discretion with confidential information and sensitive data.
• Professional conduct when liaising with families and external professionals.
• Awareness of safeguarding policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line medical care and treatment for students and staff, manage minor illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and review individual healthcare plans, maintain confidential medical records and manage medication.
• Lead the school's medical provision, oversee first aid arrangements, staff training and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with parents, teaching staff and external health services to support student health and wellbeing.
• Uphold health, safety, infection control and safeguarding standards within the school community.

Skills

Administrative skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About The Role

Avanti Fields School is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Medical Officer to lead and coordinate the medical provision across our school community.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality first aid and medical care, oversee individual healthcare plans, coordinate staff training and ensure robust medical and safeguarding procedures are in place.

Working closely with staff, parents and external healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in promoting a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment for all.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Provide first-line medical care and support to students and staff, assessing and treating minor illnesses and injuries, responding effectively to medical emergencies and promoting health, wellbeing and health education across the school.


• Develop, implement and review individual healthcare plans, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, coordinate immunisation programmes and ensure the safe management, storage and administration of medication.


• Lead and coordinate the school’s medical provision, including first aid arrangements, staff training, emergency procedures, medical equipment and resources, and the development and implementation of relevant health and medical policies.


• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, teaching and support staff, pastoral and safeguarding teams, healthcare professionals and external agencies to identify and respond to students’ medical, health and wellbeing needs.


• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing school environment by upholding health and safety, infection control and safeguarding procedures, maintaining professional standards and contributing positively to the wider school community and its ethos.

What are we looking for?

• Administrative and organisational skills


• Empathy and the ability to work with pupils


• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive information


• Ability to deal in a professional manner with all internal and external contacts


• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students


• Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.