GP/ Military Medical Examiner

Pertemps Medical; Lympstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Medical is recruiting a Military Medical Examiner for the Ministry of Defence at Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone). The role is part-time, Mondays 08:00–17:30, with 1–2 days per week considered and an ASAP start.

Responsibilities include pre-screening navy candidates' medical records, conducting full body examinations, and deciding fitness for entry or referring complex cases to senior Navy doctors, with training provided and close collaboration with clinical teams onsite.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with CPD ongoing.
• Appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Team player able to work with Navy personnel and clinicians.
• Ability to escalate to senior doctors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen Navy applicants' GP records for medical issues.
• Conduct full body examinations (no PR genitalia or breasts).
• Decide fitness for entry or refer to senior Navy doctors.
• Complete the appropriate forms and inform applicants.
• Attend occupational health meetings when required.
• Maintain robust record-keeping and governance.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and follow pathways.

Skills

GMC registration

Organisational skills

Team player

Clinical governance awareness

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Tools

GMC registration

Job description

Military Medical Examiner – Ministry of Defence - Pertemps Medical

Company: Pertemps Medical working on MoD Project

Job title: Military Medical Examiner

Contract: Until April 2027

Base Salary: Pro rata of £100k (1 day = £20k)

Payment Type: PAYE

Contract type: Part-time

Hours: 08.00 – 17.30 Mondays each week, 1-2 days per week will be considered*

Start Date: ASAP

Location: England – Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone)

Position Overview

We have an immediate requirement at Lympstone site starting ASAP.

Purpose of the Job

The Military Medical Examiner is responsible for the safe, effective and timely delivery of medical assessments on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - for new recruits to the Royal Navy, the Marines to conclude as to their suitability to be invited into the training program.

This involves adopting a holistic medical approach for overall health, and any key factors for further review as highlighted by a senior doctor’s pre-assessment of a candidate’s primary care notes.

Full training is given in this process and reference material is provided to support the clinicians.

General duties

• To keep up to date with all required training needs and good practice commensurate with the role
• Pre-screening of the full GP record of Navy/ Marine applicants to look for any medical issues that might be a bar to entry into the Navy/Marines.
• Meeting with candidates face-to-face to get more details on those conditions and check what impact they now have
• Full body examinations (no PR genitalia or breasts)
• Make a decision on their fitness to enter, or for more complex candidates, refer to the Senior Navy doctors for further review.
• Once a decision is reached completing the right forms and informing the applicants
• Attending occupational health meetings if necessary to discuss and review cases
• Ensuring proper and robust record-keeping is essential.
• To safeguard candidate welfare by ensuring the highest standards of medical practice are maintained.
• To be present/onsite when delivering this role
• To declare any conflicts of interest.
• To undertake any further activities as required consistent with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

Requirements

• Full Registration with the GMC and record of Continuous Professional Development
• Full participation in the appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC
• Good organisational and communication skills in Principal Duties and Responsibilities.
• Team player able to work alongside the clinical team (i.e. Navy personnel, GP’s, HCA’s)
• Manage and resolve clinical queries from front-line clinicians by working collaboratively.
• Appropriately discuss or refer matters that may need further input or sign-off by Senior Team members or Candidate Processing Centre MOD personnel.
• Responsible for the early identification of clinical concerns/escalations and taking the appropriate steps to gather information and undertake any required action.
• To follow Clinical Governance
• To follow clinical guidance and pathways as appropriate
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops our high-quality team.