Locum Healthcare Assistant: Defence Primary Care

Military Medical Personnel; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy seeks a Locum Healthcare Assistant for the Ministry of Defence in Lichfield. This role requires providing nursing care, assisting healthcare teams, and complying with training regulations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including free training and support throughout the assignment.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Refer a Friend bonus

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Assigned consultant support

Qualifications

• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience in a healthcare environment.
• Must be up to date with Basic Life Support and Infection Prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare facility.
• Assist Medical Officers and practice nurse teams within Health Care clinics.
• Record clinical observations like ECGs and venepuncture.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Communication

Infection control

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Certification in Basic Life Support

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

A specialist recruitment consultancy seeks a Locum Healthcare Assistant for the Ministry of Defence in Lichfield. This role requires providing nursing care, assisting healthcare teams, and complying with training regulations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including free training and support throughout the assignment.