Medical Welfare Officer

Houstone School; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Houstone School is seeking a Medical Welfare Officer to provide first aid and medical support within the school. The role oversees the Medical Room, coordinates First Aiders, maintains records, liaises with parents and emergency services, and administers prescribed medication as per individual health plans.

The ideal candidate has a First Aid at Work certificate or willingness to train, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, flexible approach. Start asap.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Full First Aid at Work certificate or willingness to train on appointment.
• Knowledge of how to identify and treat minor medical issues.
• English and Maths at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.
• ICT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, drive and resilience, with a flexible approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Medical Welfare Officer and Lead First Aider, overseeing the Medical Room and coordination of First Aiders.
• Ensure First Aiders are trained and qualified, maintaining a qualification register.
• Maintain records of pupil health concerns and communicate with staff as appropriate.
• Administer medication in line with healthcare plans and school policy.
• Support pupils with pre-existing medical conditions and provide care as required.
• Coordinate medical and first aid training for staff and manage medical room stock.

Skills

First Aid at Work

School experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

English & Maths GCSE

ICT skills

Education

English & Maths GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Welfare Officer

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Medical Welfare Officer who is experienced in providing first aid and medical support. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of how to appropriately identify and treat minor medical issues and have a full First Aid at Work certificate or a willingness to train immediately on appointment. They will be a resilient team player with excellent inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, will be flexible, organised and able to use their own initiative.

At Houstone School, our values of Integrity, Ambition, Excellence are underpinned by very high expectations and drive in everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, our staff enjoy their roles with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Key Duties:

• Act as the lead Medical Welfare Officer and Lead First Aider, overseeing the Medical Room, first aid provision and the coordination of First Aiders across the school.
• Ensure all First Aiders hold relevant and up-to-date training and qualifications in line with school policy and statutory requirements.
• Maintain an accurate register of qualified First Aiders.
• Maintain records of pupil health concerns and communicate relevant information to staff as appropriate.
• Maintain, record and report medical incidents accurately, ensuring all records, including the Evolve Accident Book, are up to date and managed confidentially.
• Liaise with parents/carers, emergency services, school staff and external agencies as required.
• Provide medical support and first aid in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Administer medication, including prescribed medication, in line with individual healthcare plans and school policy.
• Support pupils with pre-existing medical conditions, ensuring appropriate healthcare plans are in place and followed.
• Provide assistance with the physical needs of pupils who require additional support.
• Provide administrative support, including maintaining medical records, recording and reporting accidents, near misses and medical conditions, organising appointments, taking minutes and updating information on the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Ensure Healthcare Plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) are completed, implemented, reviewed and kept up to date.
• Organise and coordinate medical and first aid training for staff.
• Manage medical room supplies, equipment and stock levels, ensuring resources are available, maintained and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Further duties are detailed within the Recruitment Booklet

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a school environment.
• A full First Aid at Work certificate or willingness to train immediately on appointment.
• Knowledge of how to appropriately identify and treat minor medical issues
• English and Maths at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
• ICT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, drive, energy and vision
• A resilient character with a flexible approach to work
• An understanding of Safeguarding, Confidentiality and data protection

JOB SPECIFICS

Start date: asap following notice

Salary: AS 15-20 FTE £30,334 - £32,906 actual pro rata salary £26,324-£28,556

Job role: Permanent, Full time, Term time + 5 INSET days, 39 weeks, 37 hours per week

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.