Healthcare Assistant

Military Medical Personnel; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive rates of pay with weekly

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible long- and short-term work

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at RAF Lyneham Medical Centre in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The role is 37.5 hours per week, delivering high standards of care to MoD personnel.

The position pays £17.76 per hour and requires supporting the Defence Primary Healthcare team across clinics and wards, with emphasis on infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic ward-based nursing care.
• Ability to perform clinical observations and measurements.
• PVG membership or Access NI certificate required; right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering basic ward-based nursing care.
• Provide general nursing and admin support under supervision.
• Provide medical administrative support as required.

Skills

Basic ward-based nursing care

Medical administration

Infection control

Patient communication

Tools

ECG equipment

Venepuncture supplies

Spirometry equipment

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Lyneham Medical Centre, in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay Rate: £17.76 per hour.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR)
• To provide general basic nursing care under supervision and direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, undertaking tasks and duties delegated by a suitably qualified and registered healthcare professional.
• To provide medical administrative support as required.
• To assist the Medical Officers (MOs) and practice nurse teams within Primary Health Care clinics, Occupational Health assessment clinics, chronic disease clinics and with health promotion.
• To record a range of clinical observations, tests and measurements such as, visual acuity, recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs), venepuncture, peak flow readings, spirometry, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation, whilst working within individual scope of competence and following DMS and DPHC policy and procedures
• To communicate effectively with patients in specific clinical situations and work collaboratively with the nursing team and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients.
• To comply with infection, prevention and control requirements.
• To use equipment in accordance with local equipment care directives and comply with Health and Safety policy and regulations.

About us

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Benefits may include:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

Closing date: 14 November 2026

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role. All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements. Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.