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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