School Medical Officer

Coordinate medical support for pupils with health needs, ensuring safe care, and effective liaison with families and professionals

• Lead and manage the school medical room, overseeing support for pupils with medical conditions during the school day
• Coordinate and implement healthcare plans, ensuring pupils’ medical needs are safely and consistently met in school
• Provide first aid and mental health first aid when required, responding calmly and effectively to medical incidents
• Administer medication in line with school procedures, professional guidance and parental consent
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records in accordance with data protection requirements
• Ensure medical supplies and medication are safely stored, monitored and kept in date
• Liaise with parents, carers, staff and external health professionals to support pupils with ongoing or emerging medical needs
• Coordinate immunisation sessions and support medical arrangements for school trips and activities
• Work closely with pastoral staff, Heads of Year and safeguarding teams, sharing relevant information appropriately
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns in line with school policies and procedures
• Monitor, record and report accidents and health trends, including RIDDOR reporting where required
• Contribute to health promotion and wellbeing initiatives across the wider school community
• Undertake relevant training and ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of practice
• Strong understanding of child health, wellbeing and safeguarding in a school setting
• First aid experience and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to medical incidents
• Experience of supporting pupils with medical conditions and implementing healthcare plans
• Confidence administering medication in line with school procedures and parental consent
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential medical records in line with data protection requirements
• Clear, professional communication skills when working with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgement when responding to incidents
• Strong awareness of health and safety responsibilities and duty of care
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional standards
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Youth Mental Health First Aid training
• Training or experience in the administration of medication in schools
• Experience of working in a secondary school or similar educational setting
• Knowledge of RIDDOR reporting and accident monitoring
• Experience of liaising with NHS services or other external health agencies
• Understanding of child development and supporting pupils with additional or special educational needs
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Microsoft Office and school management systems
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development