Medical Team Member (Bank Staff) in London

We are seeking to add to our medical team by recruiting additional bank staff. We are looking to appoint dedicated, caring and innovative professional paramedics or nurses to be a part of our medical team and to fulfil our goal of becoming a sector-leading medical and wellbeing centre. This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional individuals to build upon the strong practice already in place in the medical centre.

The medical centre provides care to 1500 pupils, 450 staff and is currently staffed on rotation by a team of 6 paramedics, 2 nurses, a physiotherapist and a medical secretary. The successful candidates will report to the Lead Medical Practitioner. The post will be as a bank member of the team, committing to a minimum of 3 shifts per term, with 3 academic terms per year.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To safely and comprehensively assess any presenting complaint by students during the school day.
• To provide and manage emergency medical care, as required, to the school community and all visitors to the school site.
• To confidently assess and manage sports injuries.
• Support the pupils with complex health needs and liaise with relevant health professionals to prepare individual health care plans where appropriate, in conjunction with the pupils, parents and school staff.
• Maintain and record accurate documentation and correspondence.
• Monitor illness in school and external epidemics and liaise with Public Health England, staff and parents as appropriate.
• Provide accessible, confidential (as appropriate) and holistic service to pupils.
• Contribute to ensuring the school is a safe environment for pupils by monitoring and reporting accidents on site and near misses, and any identified hazards.
• Ensure all school trip leaders are equipped with appropriate advice, medication and first aid materials.
• Teach Basic Life Support and first aid to students.
• Be willing to attend school trips as medical cover if required.

All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct.

Person Specification:

• Be a registered HCPC Paramedic or equivalent governing body (Essential).
• Have a BSc in Paramedic Practice or equivalent (Essential).
• Be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills and working knowledge of spreadsheets and database systems (Essential).
• Evidence working independently (Essential).
• Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and musculoskeletal presentations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with all staff.
• A desire to play an active role within the life of the school and its community.
• Be a good team player and able to work collaboratively.
• Be empathetic, kind and an excellent listener.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Be well organised and able to prioritise tasks.

Terms and Conditions:

• Must be available for 3 training days prior to start date.
• Must attend safeguarding training at school prior to start date.
• Normal shift during term-time: 08:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, with half an hour’s break for lunch. Saturday shift time varies but often 08:30 to 14:00.
• Salary will be competitive and in line with agenda for change pay rates.
• Lunch in the dining hall during term-time.
• Free gym membership.

Please note: this position is not open to parents of pupils currently attending the school. King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 27th April 2026. Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026. Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.