Join the Meliora Team - School Doctor (Whitgift School)

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Meliora Medical Group.

The leading medical services provider for the education sector, our range of medical services are used by over 150 of the UK’s leading schools & clubs and we are growing rapidly each year.

Job Title: School Doctor
Location: Whitgift School, London
Contract Type: Part-Time (2 sessions/week)
Salary: £10,000 per session per annum
Start Date: September 2025

 

Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced GP with a strong interest in child and adolescent health to join the established medical team at Whitgift School, a leading independent boys’ school in South London. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-quality in-house medical service and develop expertise in School Medicine.

 

Role Summary

  • Provide general and specialist care to approximately 100 boarding pupils.
  • Work 2 sessions per week during term time (~34 weeks/year).
  • Deliver NHS GP services and enhanced school-based care in line with Meliora Medical Group standards.
  • Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, and academic teams to support pupil health and well-being.
  • Participate in health promotion, clinical governance, and service development.
  • Engage in additional non-clinical duties, including training and team meetings, as agreed.
  • You will report clinically to the Head of School Medicine and receive operational support from Meliora Medical Group.

 

Essential Requirements

  • MBBS/MBChB (or equivalent)
  • MRCGP

 

Desirable Attributes

  • PHICIS/Sports medicine experience.
  • Further Paediatric qualifications. For example, MSc in child and adolescent mental health.
  • Mental health.
  • Experience in Schools.
  • Experience with learning skills and neurodivergence.
  • Lifestyle Medicine – IBLM/BSLM, or BSLM Core Accreditation.
  • Medical Education.
  • FRCGP

 

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email outlining your interest in the role to Dr Alex Maxwell, Head of School Medicine: alex.maxwell@melioramedicalgroup.co.uk

We will respond to every application and if we think that you’d be a great match for Meliora, and Meliora for you, then we’ll organise an initial interview.

Please note that we will hold all successful and unsuccessful applicants details on file unless you request us not to during the application process.

OK, where do I start?

Whether you are interested in our Sports Medicine, Schools Medicine or Lifestyle medicine services, we’d love to hear about how we can help you so please get in touch.

Meliora Medical Group’s Sports Medicine service operates under the name ‘Return2Play’ and has it’s own website.

Return2Play are the UK’s leading sports medicine provider for schools, clubs and universities.

Visit return2play.org.uk