Medical Officer

About Us

In September 2008 we joined the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with 25 years of experience in education. In joining the Harris Federation, we have become part of a family of more than forty happy and highly successful primary, secondary and sixth form providers in schools across London. We pride ourselves in creating a supportive community where our students are offered the best educational experience in order to develop confidence, self-belief and self-drive.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid for students and staff, and the named responsible officer for all first aid matters
• Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy and ensuring there are sufficient qualified staff
• Administration of student medication
• Delivering specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs
• Administering the programme, and assist where necessary, of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations
• Advising and training Academy staff (in conjunction with the Health Authority) in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse
• Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority
• Ensuring the highest possible standards of clinical procedures
• Liaising with parents and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied
• Ensuring suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment
• Working within current Child Protection Procedures and liaising with the campus nominated Child Protection Officer
• Ensuring confidentiality of all medical information
• Ensuring up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of delivering a high-quality service
• Experience of a range of general administrative duties
• Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems
• Experience working with children of relevant age (11-19)
• A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.