KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL

Start Date: 21st April 2025

We are seeking to add to our medical team by recruiting additional bank staff. We are looking to appoint dedicated, caring and innovative professional paramedics or nurses to be a part of our medical team and to fulfil our goal of becoming a sector-leading medical and wellbeing centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional individuals to build upon the strong practice already in place in the medical centre. The medical centre provides care to 1500 pupils, 450 staff and is currently staffed on rotation by a team of 6 paramedics, 2 nurses, a physiotherapist and a medical secretary.

The successful candidates will report to the Lead Medical Practitioner.

The post will be as a bank member of the team, committing to a minimum of 3 shifts per term, with 3 academic terms per year.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To safely and comprehensively assess any presenting complaint by students during the school day

To provide and manage emergency medical care, as required, to the school community and all visitors to the school site
To confidently assess and manage sports injuries
Support the pupils with complex health needs and liaise with relevant health professionals to prepare individual health care plans where appropriate, in conjunction with the pupils, parents and school staff
Maintain and record accurate documentation and correspondence
Monitor illness in school and external epidemics and liaise with Public Health England, staff and parents as appropriate
Provide accessible, confidential (as appropriate) and holistic service to pupils
Contribute to ensuring the school is a safe environment for pupils by monitoring and reporting accidents on site and near misses, and any identified hazards
Ensure all school trip leaders are equipped with appropriate advice, medication and first aid materials
Teach Basic Life Support and first aid to students
Be willing to attend school trips as medical cover if required

All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

Be a registered HCPC Paramedic or equivalent governing body (Essential)
Have a BSc in Paramedic Practice or equivalent (Essential)
Be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills and working knowledge of spreadsheets and database systems (Essential)
Evidence working independently (Essential)
Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and musculoskeletal presentations
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with all staff
A desire to play an active role within the life of the school and its community
Be a good team player and able to work collaboratively
Be empathetic
Be kind and an excellent listener
Enjoy working with children
Be well organised and able to prioritise tasks

Terms and Conditions:

Start date: 21st April 2025
Must be available for 3 training days prior to start date, will be in April 25
Must attend safeguarding training at school prior to start date
Normal shift during term-time: 08:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, with half an hour’s break for lunch. Saturday shift time varies but often 08:30 to 14:00
Salary will be competitive and in line with agenda for change pay rates
Lunch in the dining hall during term-time
Free gym membership

Please note: this position is not open to parents of pupils currently attending the school.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025 at 9am.

Interviews: to be confirmed.

Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

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