Band 2 & Band 3 Healthcare Assistants Needed - MOD

Sirona Medical Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in the United Kingdom to work with the MOD in Loughborough. Candidates must have an NVQ/SVQ Level Two in Health and Social Care or the Care Certificate, along with up-to-date Medical Devices and Manual Handling training. Responsibilities include joining a multidisciplinary team, working alongside military personnel, and performing clinical observations. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals to contribute to the well-being of service personnel and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date Medical Devices and Manual Handling Training.
• Experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team in well-equipped medical centres.
• Work alongside military personnel to deliver high standards of care.
• Perform clinical observations and report changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical observations

Medical equipment handling

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level Two in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate

Job description

Band 2 & Band 3 Healthcare Assistants Needed - MOD Sirona Medical Limited•UK, GB

Job Role:

This particular role is within the MOD (Ministry of Defence) in Loughborough.

Requirements:

You must have either an NVQ/SVQ Level Two in Health and Social Care or the Care Certificate. You must also have up-to-date Medical Devices, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Manual handling Training.

Responsibilities:

• Join and become part of a multidisciplinary team, working within well-equipped medical centres, dental centres or rehabilitation units as part of the Defence Medical Services team.
• Work alongside military personnel on Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force bases to deliver an exceptional standard of care for service personnel and their families (at some locations).
• Perform and report clinical observations including temperature, pulse, respirations, saturations, peak flow, blood pressure and urinalysis.
• Report any changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge.
• Obtain samples as requested.
• Communicate effectively within the nursing team, including verbal and written handover of patient care.
• Assist in maintaining ward/department cleanliness.
• Assist in maintaining ward stock levels.
• Assist in routine maintenance of clinical equipment, performing mandatory checks and reporting faults to the shift leader.
• Work in complex trauma or neurological rehabilitation as required by service needs and directed by clinical leads and Chain of Command.

Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK. With over 60 years combined experience, our recruiters provide reliable talent to the NHS and private sector.

If you are available and interested in working with Sirona Medical as a Healthcare Assistant, please do not delay in contacting us.