Medical Officer, S.E.N. College
£35,619 - £40,389
(dependent on qualifications & experience)
40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year
To be considered for this role, please complete our online application at rmt.org/jobs
The Medical Officer plays a key role in supporting the health of students attending Ruskin Mill College. In addition to overseeing student medical needs, the postholder will contribute to admissions and transition planning, medication governance, staff training, healthcare liaison, medical risk management and safeguarding processes. The role involves close collaboration with educational, residential and healthcare professionals to ensure students receive safe, effective and holistic support. Key responsibilities include:
· To oversee the medical needs of students, working closely with Education Health and Care Managers and Residential Management teams to support students' physical health, mental health, resilience and overall wellbeing.
· Conduct awareness training on epilepsy, diabetes, blood-borne viruses and handling medication.
· To manage a varied workload, ensuring appropriate medical cover is maintained across the College and residential sites.
· To encourage and promote an integrative approach to health care, with a willingness to engage with anthroposophical medicine and care.
· To act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the safeguarding of students and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
· To be aware of and support the healthy rhythms of the students, such as their sleep, digestion and nutrition and offer staff support and advice to maintain and improve these where necessary.
· Deliver regular training and competency assessments to ensure staff have the skills and confidence to respond appropriately to medical needs and emergency situations.
· Maintain, record and update individual medical records for each student and ensure information is shared with relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
To undertake this position successfully you will be:
- Medically qualified.
- A member of a Medical Professional governing body.
- Have a commitment to continuing professional development.
The successful applicant will take part in an interactive induction to experience the crafts within the curriculum and experience the student journey. You would also be provided with financial support toward the cost of clinical supervisions.
Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.
In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/careers
INDHP
Pay: £35,619.00-£40,389.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you medically qualified and a member of a Medical Professional governing body?
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future to allow you to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Emergency medicine: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
