Job Description

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:

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 Cardiff (HMS Cambria)

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