Start Date: ASAP following successful interview and pre-employment checks
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 3:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 12 months

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and highly organised Medical Officer to join a specialist educational setting on a fixed-term basis.

This specialist school supports students aged 10-16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where young people are supported to achieve their full potential.

As Medical Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of students. You will lead on day-to-day medical and first aid provision across the school, ensuring students receive high-quality care and support. You will also provide administrative support within the school office, helping to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people while working within a supportive and dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of student medication in line with policy.
• Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies.
• Lead on allergy management procedures and maintain allergy registers.
• Maintain and update Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).
• Undertake regular medication audits and stock checks.
• Liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Support staff training relating to medical procedures where required.
• Promote health awareness and wellbeing across the school.
• Maintain confidential and accurate medical records.
• Provide administrative support to the school office.
• Attend meetings relating to individual students and school operations.
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures.
  

Requirements

• Current First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full UK Driving License
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience administering medication.
• Understanding of medication management procedures.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Collaborative and supportive staff team.

This position is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all relevant safeguarding checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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