Student Medical Welfare Officer – First Aid & Wellbeing

TLTP Education; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking a dedicated Medical Welfare Officer for a secondary school in the Dunstable area. The role focuses on medical welfare, first aid, and day‑to‑day wellbeing of students within a supportive school environment.

You will provide medical oversight, oversee medication, and maintain confidential health records while working with staff, parents and healthcare professionals to keep students safe and thriving.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical, first aid or welfare role in a school setting.
• Strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate with young people and adults.
• Will ing to obtain a First Aid at Work certificate within three months.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and respond to students’ medical needs.
• Assess medical concerns and escalate when necessary.
• Manage storage, administration and monitoring of medication.
• Maintain medical records, accident logs and healthcare documentation.
• Review Individual Healthcare Plans.
• Monitor student allergies and inform relevant staff.
• Liaise with parents, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Support emergency procedures in line with school policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide calm, supportive contact for students in need.

Skills

First Aid

Student welfare

Record keeping

Communication with students and staff

Independence & teamwork

Education

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

TLTP Education is seeking a dedicated Medical Welfare Officer for a secondary school in the Dunstable area. The role focuses on medical welfare, first aid, and day‑to‑day wellbeing of students within a supportive school environment.

You will provide medical oversight, oversee medication, and maintain confidential health records while working with staff, parents and healthcare professionals to keep students safe and thriving.