Medical Officer
Main Duties
All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.
To be aware of all medical, diet and allergy information for all staff and students and to disclose any relevant information to the appropriate staff members.
To ensure that students are in possession of specific emergency medication where appropriate.
To assist with student check-in, especially with regard to collecting medical information, medication and remind students to contact home.
To be fully familiar with both the accident and emergency procedures.
To be responsible for all medication at the venue, and ensure that it is all stored and/or locked up in accordance with health and safety regulations.
To supervise and record the dispensing of all medication.
To ensure a constant adequate supply of medical equipment and medication and to restock this when necessary.
To manage the stocking, collection and restocking of all First Aid bags and ensure that any missing items are accounted for.
To take (or accompany with another staff member) students or staff to the local medical centre / A&E as required.
To deal with all injuries and illnesses, record and inform the Centre Manager about them.
To review accidents and take appropriate measures in order to prevent recurrences.
To liaise with parents or agents regarding the health, treatment and wellbeing of students where necessary.
To provide compassionate support to all staff and student.
To supervise the weekly laundry service for staff and students.
To ensure that staff uniforms are washed daily.
To oversee the residential side of the centre, including liaising with the House Parents regarding student welfare, hygiene, bedtimes and wake-ups.
To be jointly responsible for the welfare of all students, group leaders and staff, at your centre. This includes overseeing and keeping records of any disciplinary issues.
To be part of the welcome meeting in order to make sure students and staff get to know you, understand and follow BSS rules and procedures.
To coordinate any necessary communication between parents, agents, Head Office and students and make sure Head Office is kept up to date with any issues..
Monitor mealtimes to ensure students are in attendance, are eating well and are integrating well with other students (together with House Parents; this is also a responsibility of all staff).
To ensure that all risk assessments and fire drills are carried out as necessary and that any Health & Safety issues are dealt with and recorded
To oversee and set up lost property procedure and ensure items are returned to students while still on site
Additional Duties
To assist the office team, at the direction of the Centre Manager, including answering phones during their absence.
To liaise with Administrators and House Parents about setting up houses before students arrive
To attend daily staff meetings
To follow guidelines as outlined in the Staff Handbook and as explained by the Centre Manager.
To help set up / pack up camp as required
To carry out any other reasonable duties
Person Specification
Medical experience, ideally trainee doctor, qualified nurse or physiotherapist with first aid qualification
Pastoral/Welfare experience desirable
Responsible nature and able to set high standards
Excellent communication skills with people of all levels as well as interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Able to work as part of a team and independently
Able to deal well with pressure and to multi-task
Enthusiastic and friendly
Excellent communication skills
Possess a caring and compassionate nature
Time Off
All rotas and days off are arranged by the Centre Manager but this can be flexible as long as one Medical Officer is always on duty and on site. The Office needs to be kept informed about who is on duty.
You are entitled to one 24-hour period off per week although you are encouraged to be on site at night.
You are entitled to one out of three shifts off per working day
You will be asked to sign the 48 hour working week opt-out agreement
Due to the nature of the weekend activities (transfers), you are required to work all three shifts on these days
Safeguarding
British Summer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, whether on or off duty. All staff are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.