Student Health & Medication Lead

The King John School; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Benenden Medical Healthcare

Job summary

The King John School seeks a dedicated School Medical Lead to manage day-to-day health needs, overseeing first aid and medication administration, and coordinating prescribed medicines.

You will work with students, parents and staff to develop and review healthcare plans, maintain records, and ensure medicines are stored correctly and in-date. This role requires safeguarding awareness and allergy safety focus within our supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing First Aid and medication administration for students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and allergy safety in schools.
• Ability to support children with medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day health needs of students and administer First Aid and medication.
• Coordinate provision of prescribed medication and maintain records.
• Create, plan and review Healthcare plans with parents and staff.
• Ensure safe storage and in-date stock of all medicines on site.

Skills

First Aid administration

Medication management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The King John School seeks a dedicated School Medical Lead to manage day-to-day health needs, overseeing first aid and medication administration, and coordinating prescribed medicines.

You will work with students, parents and staff to develop and review healthcare plans, maintain records, and ensure medicines are stored correctly and in-date. This role requires safeguarding awareness and allergy safety focus within our supportive school community.