Health Technician

Capita plc; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service provider in Penicuik seeks a role for conducting medical screenings and administrative tasks at the Glencorse Assessment Centre. Full training is provided, and no previous medical experience is required. The position involves both physical checks and data entry, offering a salary of £25,000 and additional benefits such as 23 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully paid maternity leave

Voluntary benefits

Paid day off for volunteering

Onsite secure parking

Qualifications

• Must be IT literate and comfortable using in-house database.
• Accurate data entry skills are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes is required.
• Team player with initiative to work alone.
• Comfortable in carrying out physical checks on recruits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical screening tests such as Audiometry and ECG.
• Ensure medical documents are available in a timely manner.
• Process ID and proof of address documentation.
• Document results accurately in a written and electronic format.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals on medical standards.

Skills

IT literate

Accurate data entry

Ability to follow instructions

Team player

Comfortable with physical checks

Job description

Recruiting tomorrow's Army today. Be the best to support the best!

Recruiting Group runs Assessment Centres (AC) for Regular and Reserve Officer and Soldier candidates, which must be passed before applicants are offered a Basic Training place. This is a dual role and as such are required to carry out baseline medical tests in line with accepted policies and procedures. These would usually include (but no be limited to) audiometry, ECG, eyesight testing, colour vision, height and weight measurement, body mass index, urinalysis, and spirometry (lung functions). Additionally, you would be required to carry out administrative tasks such as post pick up, scanning, data input, pre-employment checks and management of health care records.

The role is based at the Glencorse Assessment Centre, working 37.5 hours per week.

You will be required to work a Saturday a month, which can be claimed back in time off in lieu.

You do not need previous medical/clinical experience in order to carry out this role as full training is given.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting medical screening tests, including, Audiometry, vision testing, colour perception, height, weight, body mass index, peak flow, spirometry, Electrocardiograph (ECG) and urinalysis.
• Ensuring medical documents required for medical screening are available in a timely manner
• Processing ID and proof of address documentation
• Ensuring all results are accurately documented in an appropriate format, both written and electronically
• Liaising with other health care professionals and external agencies on questions regarding medical standards
• Typing letters, filing and photocopying and responding to email queries

Essential qualification/skills/experience

• Must be IT literate and comfortable using inhouse database
• Accurate data entry skills
• Ability to follow instructions and processes
• Team player with initiative to work alone
• Comfortable in carrying out physical checks on potential recruits

Desirable qualification/skills/experience

• Previous administration experience or experience within a medical environment is highly desirable
• Familiarity with the army, would be an advantage

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP)

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of 25,000
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27 ) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Auto enrolment to a pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Joining an existing, supportive team environment with good training available
• Office location offers onsite, secure parking

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you'll do next

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

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