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Medical Lead - Send

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 30 - 50 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hillingdon, Greater London

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Medical Lead – SEND to support a specialist Further Education provision for learners with complex medical and additional needs in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional looking to work within a specialist education environment, supporting young people with complex needs and helping ensure they receive safe, effective and person-centred care throughout their college experience.

The Role

The Medical Lead will take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the medical needs of learners, working closely with college staff, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

You will play an important role in ensuring appropriate healthcare plans, medical procedures and support arrangements are in place for learners with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

  * Oversee the day-to-day medical and healthcare needs of SEND learners

  * Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans

  * Support learners with complex medical and physical needs

  * Coordinate medication and medical procedures

  * Liaise with parents, carers, NHS services and external healthcare professionals

  * Work alongside SEND, education and therapy teams

  * Provide advice and guidance to college staff regarding individual medical needs

  * Support staff training around specific medical procedures where required

  * Respond appropriately to medical incidents and emergencies

  * Maintain accurate and confidential medical records

  * Contribute to risk assessments and safeguarding procedures

  * Promote a safe, inclusive and person-centred environment

Requirements

  * Relevant healthcare qualification and professional registration where applicable

  * Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or complex medical needs

  * Strong understanding of safeguarding

  * Experience managing healthcare plans and medical procedures

  * Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills

  * Ability to work confidently within an education or specialist SEND environment

  * Experience of working with learners with PMLD, SLD or complex needs would be highly advantageous

Safeguarding

This role involves working with young people with additional and complex needs and is subject to the required safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant barred-list checks where applicable.

Why Apply?

  * £30–£50 per hour

  * Full-time, 37.5-hour working week

  * Long-term placement

  * September 2026 start

  * Specialist SEND education environment

  * Opportunity to make a direct difference to learners with complex needs

  * Ongoing support throughout the assignment

If you are an experienced healthcare professional with a strong SEND background and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a specialist FE environment, we would be keen to hear from you

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