Medical Officer - Colchester, United Kingdom - The Sigma Trust

The Sigma Trust

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Colchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

PAXMAN ACADEMY

MEDICAL OFFICER

Pay Range:
Local Government Scale 6, Point 13-17

Actual Salary from:
£21,914 - £23,580

Start Date:
As soon as possible

The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented individual to provide medical support to students and staff at Paxman Academy.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the medical room, keeping up to date records of students with medical conditions, and overseeing first aid and medical needs throughout the school day.

You will promote health education and healthy lifestyles.

This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and one week during school closure periods).

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

To take charge of the safekeeping and administration of student medication with parental consent.
Administer First Aid to students and staff as needed.
To create Care Plans, with parents and HCPs, for all students with specific medical needs.
To advise and train school staff in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained first aider.
To promote health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff.
To ensure there are policies and procedures specific to the functioning of the Medical Room and in line with the school's Supporting Students with Medical Conditions Policy, First Aid Policy and Health & Safety Policy.
Coordinate student immunisations, provide venue and organise timetable and collection of forms.
Deliver CPR training as part of curriculum to students within lessons such as PSME and Health & Social Care.
Completion of Risk Assessments for staff and students, including pregnancy, use of wheelchair and/or crutches and chronic health conditions.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent);
Experience of working in a school environment;
A commitment to high standards of achievement;
Excellent IT skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong organisational skills.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Perkbox, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms.

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

To Apply
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Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Interview date: To be confirmed

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics.

This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.