Student Health & Safeguarding Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Free parking

Career progression

Leisure courses

Defined benefit pension

Family friendly policies

Onsite café

Staff counselling

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges group is seeking a Student Health and Medical Support Lead to join the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on medical room operations, clinical assessments, and Individual Healthcare Plans for students with complex medical needs.

The post also leads medication safety, on-site emergencies, and staff training, ensuring governance over records in line with GDPR and safeguarding guidance.

Qualifications

• Recognised clinical or allied health qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Professional registration (NMC or HCPC).
• Mental Health First Aid beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical room operations and clinical assessments.
• Author Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for students with complex medical needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and act as on-site emergency lead.
• Develop and deliver staff training on procedures (e.g., insulin administration).
• Ensure health records governance and GDPR-compliant documentation.
• Align health procedures with KCSIE, SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.

Skills

Training design and delivery

First Aid at Work

Mental Health First Aid

NMC/HCPC registration

Education

Clinical or allied health qualification

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is seeking a Student Health and Medical Support Lead to join the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on medical room operations, clinical assessments, and Individual Healthcare Plans for students with complex medical needs.

The post also leads medication safety, on-site emergencies, and staff training, ensuring governance over records in line with GDPR and safeguarding guidance.