Wilds Lodge School - Rutland
Lead Health Professional

Salary: £29,500 (actual salary)

Permanent and full time (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4.00pm)

Term Time Only

To start as soon as possible

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a dynamic and qualified Lead Health Professional to take lead responsibility for health provision in our residential school. Job role The Lead Health Professional will oversee the health needs of approximately 70 boarding and 30 day pupils and will be an integral part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a dedicated and committed practitioner who would not only manage the daily medical routines, but would also take an active part in delivering programmes to improve health outcomes for school aged children and young people (5-19 years). This includes reducing childhood obesity, smoking, sex education, supporting mental health initiatives and working with our teaching, care and therapeutic staff on all aspects of personal, health and social education (PHSE). The school's health team includes a range of staff including health care support workers.

The Lead Health Professional is part of a team responsible for ensuring that the school provides an optimum service of care relevant to the practice population, practising independently in accordance with UKCC code of conduct and with reference to Practice Guidelines.

You might have experience in a school setting, although this is not essential. Those working in other medical fields, seeking to broaden their experience or looking for a new challenge are equally encouraged to apply.

About Wilds Lodge School Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Meeting pupils' care needs as identified, or where care has been instructed by a GP.
• Management and participation in the following Specialised areas: Asthma, Diabetes including Insulin Starts, Immunisation Program including Flu, Learning Disability
• Amending or adding to services as needs are identified
• Routine administration of all medications
• Clinical Audit and Administrative Duties

Benefits Include:

• Access to free car parking;
• Access to free lunch/refreshments on site;
• Access to a pension scheme;
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Working in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds;
• You will also work within an environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
How to apply:

For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Wednesday 8th May 2024

Strong applications may be considered upon receiptThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff:

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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