Medical and Wellbeing Officer

Medical and Wellbeing Officer

Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA

Temporary sickness absence cover to start as soon as possible

Salary – £39,518 (FTE)/£21.11 per hour

Working Hours – 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract – Fixed-term (to cover sickness absence), part-time, term-time only, provisionally working two days per week (14.4 hours), fixed term contract

The application process will be completed via our online portal. Please click on link below: –

https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=038787

Newcastle High School for Girls, the North East’s leading independent girls’ day school, seeks to appoint on a part-time, fixed term contract basis, a Medical and Wellbeing Officer, to provide high-quality medical care and first aid services to pupils in our all-through (3-18) setting. This role involves managing medical records and ensuring the smooth operation of medical facilities within the school.  The successful candidate would be directly line managed by the Deputy Head, Pastoral and would liaise with different departments within the School regarding pupil health and welfare.  The job description provided within the applicant pack will give you a complete overview of the requirements for the role.

We are looking for a Medical and Wellbeing Officer whose accountabilities would include:

• Oversight of first-aid provision, training and compliance
• Triage of pupil medical care needs, prior to onward referral
• Maintenance of medical pupil medical records and information
• Oversight of medical compliance with law, regulation and internal policy
• Liaison with external professionals, pupils and their parents in relation to pupil medical care plans and other agency support arrangements for pupils
• Membership of the Pastoral Leadership Group, offering healthcare input to pastoral support policies, plans and specific interventions
• Delivery of health and wellbeing elements of our PHSE programme
• Delivery of healthcare awareness training to school staff

About the School

NHSG is the leading independent girls’ school in the North East. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
• Free parking available for school staff.
• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

Closing date: 21st January 2025 at 12:00 noon. You must be available for interview week commencing 27^th January 2025.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.