Healthcare Assistant - Medical Assessments Ministry of Defence

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Healthcare Assistant – Medical Assessments (Ministry of Defence)

Company: Pertemps Medical – MoD
Job title: Healthcare Assistant
Base Salary: £28k pro rata
Contract length: Initially fixed-term contract for 2.5 years with potential for a permanent role subject to terms and conditions
Contract type: Part-time
Hours: 08.00 – 18.00
Start Date: ASAP

Location: We require you to work on one of the following 4 onshore Royal Navy / Marine bases across Great Britain:

  • England: Gosport (HMS Sultan) – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays
  • England: Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone) – Monday and Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Scotland: Rosyth (HMS Caledonia) – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays
  • Wales: Cardiff (HMS Cambria) – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays
Reports To: General Practitioner

Supported by: Nursing Lead

Job Overview: Pertemps Medical is going through an exciting period of growth and change. We are seeking to add to our brilliant team to support our significant multiyear investment and expansion plans – building upon our strong ethos of patient safety, high clinical standards, robust team support, and sector-leading dynamism.

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will be based at one of the 4 sites working alongside a small team of clinicians to provide medical assessments.
Requirements
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Healthcare assistant Band 2 and/or Band 3
  • Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting preferable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • Welcome and prepare patients for medical examination
  • Measure and record preliminary health checks (e.g. Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Urinalysis, Peak flow)
  • Prepare and maintain examination rooms ensuring they are clean and well stocked
  • Provide chaperone support where required
  • Phlebotomy preferred but training will be provided if necessary
  • Ensure preliminary health checks are recorded utilising internal IT systems
  • Adhere to relevant healthcare policies and procedures
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
  • Maintain infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment
Contact Ella Neate for Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone) and Cardiff (HMS Cambria)

Email: ella.neate@pertempsmedical.co.ukContact

John Miller for Gosport (HMS Sultan) and Rosyth (HMS Caledonia):

Email:

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