Medical Officer

The Role

We are seeking an approachable and effective Medical Officer to provide medical support for students, staff and visitors to George Abbot School. The successful applicant will be a trained first aider. The role includes:

• responding to medical emergencies, administering medication and being responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the school’s medical policy and procedures.
• ensuring all appropriate risk assessments and medical plans are in place for agreed students in liaison with co-Medical Officer. 
• adhering to all safeguarding and Health & Safety processes as set out in school policy. 
• providing accurate and compliant information for all staff to effectively support the health and wellbeing of students.

If you relish the opportunity of working in a role that directly impacts student wellbeing and working as part of a close-knit team, George Abbot School would welcome your application. You should be calm, able to cope under pressure and enjoy working with young people. Their safeguarding is vital as part of our work in schools.

Ofsted said “pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils”. (December 2019).

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are a forward- looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.

Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA via email.

Important Information

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.