Medical Officer

Strategy Education; Tendring; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Strategy Education Ltd. is recruiting a School Medical Officer for a mixed secondary school in Harwich, Essex. The role is full-time with a timetable 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3.30pm Friday.

The successful candidate will manage student medication, provide First Aid, and liaise with parents and medical professionals. Experience in schools and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required. DBS checks and safeguarding duties apply.

Formación

• First Aid at Work qualification
• Experience of working with children in a school environment
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Good knowledge of appropriate procedures, regulations

Responsabilidades

• Take charge of the safekeeping and administration of student medication with parental consent.
• Administer First Aid to students and staff as needed.
• Oversee all matters relating to sick or injured children.
• Liaise with parents and medical personnel as required.
• Create Care Plans with parents and healthcare providers for students with specific medical needs.
• Advise and train school staff in procedures for absence of a trained first aider

Conocimientos

First Aid at Work

Experience with children

School environment

Educación

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience

Descripción del empleo

School Medical Officer Vacancy

Strategy Education are working with a mixed secondary school in Harwich, Essex who are recruiting for a Medical Officer.

School Medical Officer

Immediate start

Full-time post, 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 3.30pm Friday

Job Description

The role includes (but is not limited to) the following tasks:

• To take charge of the safekeeping and administration of student medication with parental consent.
• Administer First Aid to students and staff as needed.
• To have oversight of all matters relating to sick or injured children.
• To liaise with parents and medical personnel as required.
• To create Care Plans, with parents and HCPs, for all students with specific medical needs.
• To advise and train school staff in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained first aider.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• First Aid at Work qualification
• Successful experience of working with children in a school environment
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Good knowledge of appropriate procedures, regulations

Location: Harwich, Essex

Salary: £14.25 - £22.43 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Why Should You Work With Us?

Strategy Education have been working with Secondary Schools in the Essex area for over 10 years. We provide the schools with temporary and permanent staff that match their expectations. By working with us, you will be offered work that matches your requirements and career aspirations.

The successful Medical Officer will be subject to a variety of checks including eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.