School Medical Officer

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. 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. 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

Key responsibilities of the School Medical Officer role are to:

• Assess and treat students and staff with first aid

• Responsibility for updating and maintaining records

• Logging first aid incidents and reporting accidents to H&S team

• Safely store prescription medication in a locked cupboard or fridge and provide to students as required

• Liaise with families to keep individual health care plans and medical records up to date

• Prepare a PEEP for students who return following an operation or injury. Undertake risk assessments for staff and students as necessary

• Liaise with Bucks Immunisation Team to coordinate in school vaccinations

• Maintain data systems with accurate medical records

• Maintain trip medical bags and stock levels, ensuring the medical room and equipment is clean and tidy

• Co-ordinate with the other school medical officer (who works Mon - Wed) to ensure a seamless process

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. We are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do. 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.

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

• An annual personal ‘Headspace Day’

• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym

• Free on-site parking

We are not just offering a job, we are offering a career adventure.

We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes The Misbourne such a great place to work. To book your school visit please email [email removed]

For further information and an application form, please visit the ‘Joining Us’ area on our website:

https://www.themisbourne.co.uk/3166/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is on Friday, 4 September 2026 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards

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.