School Medical Officer

Buckinghamshire Council; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 8,000 - GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Great Missenden is seeking a part-time School Medical Officer to support student health in a job share role. This position involves providing first aid to students and staff, assessing their medical needs, and ensuring proper health protocols are followed. Candidates must have a recognized First Aid qualification and a basic understanding of common childhood illnesses. The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating care, maintaining medical records, and liaising with families. Ideal for individuals who can work under pressure and show compassion towards students.

Benefits

Great training and development opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing

Flexible PPA arrangements

Qualifications

• Recognised First Aid qualification required.
• Basic understanding of common childhood illnesses and injuries is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid support to students and staff in case of injury.
• Assess situations and administer appropriate first aid treatment.
• Coordinate further medical care when necessary.

Skills

First Aid Qualification

Medical knowledge of childhood illnesses

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Professionalism

Education

3-day First Aid Qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time School Medical Officer to work in a job share role for 13 hours per week, working alongside our student services team.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 3 - 4 (Actual salary £8,391 - £9,724)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Interviews to be held: TBC - shortly after application closing date

About us

About the Misbourne:

The Misbourne is an 11-18 mixed school single-academy trust in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have over 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. In summer 2024 our students achieved Progress 8 of +0.30, making us one of the top non-selective schools in the County. We are proudly non-selective and inclusive, ensuring that we live and breathe our values: we are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do. We are the Lead School for Careers in Bucks, and a member of the Challenge Partners network.

Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing, detailed in our Wellbeing Charter.

Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
• Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does

We can offer you:

• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, detailed in our Wellbeing Charter
• Students who are a pleasure to work with
• Great training and development opportunities
• An experienced, friendly and collaborative team of staff
• A two-week October half-term
• A fortnightly 'Flexi-PPA' with a late start (10.10am) or early finish (1.30pm); and annual personal 'Headspace Day'

As a School Medical Officer you will hold a recognised First Aid qualification and your main responsibility is to provide first aid support to students and staff in case of injury or illness on school premises, assessing the situation, administering appropriate first aid treatment, and coordinating further medical care when necessary, while adhering to all relevant health and safety guidelines and maintaining accurate records of incidents. You will be giving immediate help to casualties with common injuries or illnesses, provide administration and monitoring of medical support plans and ensure medical plans for students are in place and shared with staff. You will also act as the school's designated allergy lead, working to ensure that the school meets and exceeds the best practice guidelines laid out in the Schools Allergy Code from The Allergy Team.

The role is demanding and you will be expected to lead on student medical needs in addition to supporting the Student Services team with reception and administrative tasks, where appropriate. The ability to work professionally under pressure, to meet deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential. Knowledge of the school environment is desirable but not essential as training can be provided; however the new post-holder. Excellent communication skills are essential as is enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to play an active role in the life of the school. You will work alongside our Student Services team and the mental health first aiders to provide a holistic, supportive environment.

Requirements for the role:

• 3-day First Aid Qualification or willingness to take the 3-day qualification course
• Medical knowledge: Basic understanding of common childhood illnesses and injuries
• Strong communication skills - the ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and families in emergency situations
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to quickly assess situations and make appropriate first aid decisions
• Professionalism: Maintain a calm and composed demeanor during emergencies

About you

Key responsibilities of the School Medical Officer role are to:

• assess First Aid problems presented by students and staff, taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency and communicating with staff and families as necessary and recording information on Class Charts
• be responsible for administering prescribed drugs which are necessary to be taken by students during the school day, ensuring that parental consent is obtained and recorded
• be responsible for the safe-keeping of prescribed drugs in a locked cupboard
  attend to minor medical needs of students, such as administering plasters, ice packs etc as required, and look after students who feel ill. To inform the Head Teacher in the event of more serious medical concerns and make the necessary arrangements for families to be contacted
• advise on general health matters as presented by the staff and students, and communicate with families as appropriate
  co-ordinate, administer and maintain Individual Health Care Plans for students with specific medical needs in conjunction with families and any other relevant health care professionals
• meet with students returning to school after an injury which impacts mobility, hearing or sight and agree a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP), liaising with the Assistant Headteacher
• make arrangements for vaccination sessions, hearing tests, eye sight tests held by the Local Authority for the relevant age groups of students, undertaking the necessary communications and ensuring appropriate records are completed and retained
• enter all student medical information into SIMS, maintain accurate records in accordance with new and changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, including for all school trips
• liaise with class teachers regarding confidential medical matters
• complete an online accident record of all incidents and accidents, including details of injuries,
• carry out monthly stock audits of all First Aid boxes and First Aid kits throughout the school (including those used for trips) and ensure they are replenished.
• Ensure all emergency First Aid medical equipment is in good working order
• be responsible for maintaining stocks and ordering medical supplies and equipment in order to ensure adequate emergency medical resources exist within the school
• keep an accurate list of all staff accredited with First Aid at Work, together with dates of expiry, and arrange training to ensure that an appropriate number of staff for all areas of school are trained in these skills
• take responsibility for the medical room and ensure it is kept clean and tidy
• maintain confidentiality of information acquired while undertaking duties for the School
• carry out risk assessments for students returning to school after a period of absence, e.g. broken limbs, operations.

The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged. Please note all shortlisted applicants will be subject to a pre-employment check.

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.