Frontline Medical Assistant L5 – Global Care & Training

Royal Navy; Tipner; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is seeking a Medical Assistant (Senior Healthcare Support Worker) to deliver primary healthcare to crew members and support on-board and shore-based medical facilities. Training progresses through Defence Medical Services with placements in UK locations and ships.

You'll gain clinical experience across primary care, pharmacy and environmental health while advancing toward commissioned officer status. Basic naval training precedes specialist medical training.

Qualifications

• Human healthcare experience and frontline care preference are valued.
• Willingness to undergo naval training and sea deployment requirements.
• Ability to work across medical departments and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare to crew and patients on ships and in bases.
• Assess patients, coordinate care, and support infection prevention and control measures.
• Work with Royal Navy medical teams and Royal Marines as required.
• Support training pathways from Medical Assistant to commissioned officer.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

Job description

The Royal Navy is seeking a Medical Assistant (Senior Healthcare Support Worker) to deliver primary healthcare to crew members and support on-board and shore-based medical facilities. Training progresses through Defence Medical Services with placements in UK locations and ships.

You'll gain clinical experience across primary care, pharmacy and environmental health while advancing toward commissioned officer status. Basic naval training precedes specialist medical training.