Medical Officer

2 weeks ago


Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Exsportise Summer Schools Full time

**About us**

Exsportise Summer Schools runs residential English language summer courses combined with Sports, Music and Dance for 9- 17-year-olds. Our programmes allow students to improve their practical and spoken English by attending structured English lessons as well as engaging in a sport of their choice.

Exsportise’s motto is “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

All staff are expected to provide an acceptable high standard of language learning opportunities to all students through EFL lessons, specialist activities, social and cultural exposure. Based on British Council Inspections, Exsportise has been awarded EL Gazette 2023-24 “Centre of Excellence” status.

**Why Exsportise? - Benefits (EARN, LEARN & GROW)**:

- The chance to work and teach in a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment (65+ nationalities)
- A 2-3 day paid (pro-rata) induction programme designed to prepare you for camp life
- Free full board accommodation - each member of staff is given their own room in one of the camp’s boarding houses
- One full day off per week plus up to a third of each working day off
- Use of the centre’s sports and general facilities in your free time (gym, grounds & social areas etc)
- Grow in a personal and professional capacity (Ex-olympians, professional and international coaches and players, and English teachers with worldwide experience)
- Initial contracts are normally up to 4 weeks. Contract extensions may then be offered and depend on performance and student numbers.

**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS**:
The Medical Officers will oversee the medical aspects of our residential courses, including providing First Aid and dealing with medical emergencies and storing, ordering, administering, and record-keeping all medication. The Medical Officers will collaborate with the broader Welfare Team (comprised of the Centre Manager, Welfare Manager, Events Manager, and House Parents) to monitor the well-being of both students and staff, particularly concerning injuries, illnesses, and pre-existing medical conditions, identifying any common occurrences or trends.

**Required**:

- Medical experience, ideally a qualified nurse, physiotherapist, house parents, matrons, graduate sports therapist, or trainee doctors. Someone with a first aid qualification
- Responsible nature and able to set high standards
- Excellent communication skills with people of all levels, as well as interpersonal skills
- 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
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

**Desired**:

- Experience of working in a residential environment, ideally with international students
- Pastoral / Welfare experience including safeguarding training and working knowledge of Boarding School minimum standards. GDPR training

**MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Medical Accountabilities**:

- To be aware of all medical, diet and allergy information, including care plans for all students and staff and to disclose any relevant information to the appropriate staff members to ensure that the correct provisions are in place.
- To ensure relevant students always carry any lifesaving medical devices, like inhalers, epi-pens, etc, and medicines with them.
- To assess, treat and record minor injuries and illnesses such as cuts and grazes, colds, sore throats and headaches. More serious medical issues will be referred to local healthcare facilities and must be made known to the Welfare and Centre Managers.
- To be responsible for all medication at the centre and ensure that it is all stored/locked up in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- To supervise and record the dispensing of all medication.
- To assist with student check-in, especially concerning collecting medical information and medication and reminding students to contact home.
- To be thoroughly familiar with both the accident and emergency procedures.
- 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 facilities / A&E as required.
- To ensure the catering department knows of any allergies and special diets.
- To liaise with parents, agents and Head Office regarding students' health, treatment and wellbeing where necessary and keep Head Office up to date with any issues by submitting a daily summary report.
- To supervise the weekly laundry service for staff and students. Staff uniform requires daily washing

**Welfare Accountabilities**:

- To provide compassionate support to all staff and students.
- To support the Welfare Manager and


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