Healthcare Assistant – Medical Assessments (Ministry of Defence)

1. 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.
2. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will be based at one of the 4 sites working alongside a small team of clinicians to provide medical assessments.
3. Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting preferable.

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
• 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