School Medical Lead & Safeguarding Coordinator

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

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.