Healthcare Assistant

Military Medical Personnel; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant for an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at RAF Coningsby Medical Centre. The role requires delivering high-quality care to service personnel, assisting in various medical settings, and complying with health regulations. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, with at least 2 years of recent experience. Attractive pay rates and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Generous referral bonus scheme

Free uniforms provided

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Certificates for Basic Life Support and Infection Prevention required.
• Demonstrable experience in a Primary Healthcare environment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care within a Defence Medical Services facility.
• Assist in Primary Health Care clinics and record clinical observations.
• Comply with infection prevention and control requirements.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Clinical Competency

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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

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:

PAYE – £15.02 per hour

Umbrella - £17.27 per hour

Job Description:

• 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 Officer’s (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.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

Essential requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ). An NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ) or the Care Certificate with demonstratable experience within a Primary Healthcare environment may be acceptable. (http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/standards/item/216-the-care-certificate)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years of working in general practice or other healthcare environment as an HCA.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Must be able to provide certificates of training, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current registered healthcare professional, in:
  • Recording ECGs
  • Performing Venepuncture
  • Performing urinalysis
  • Preparation of specimens
  • Undertaking simple dressing procedures
  • Using aseptic technique
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 2 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

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.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• 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)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

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.