Medical Assessments Assistant – HCA (Ministry of Defence)

Pertemps Medical Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare staffing agency is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to work at HMS Sultan, Gosport. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, conducting preliminary health checks, and maintaining examination rooms. Candidates should possess Basic Life Support certification and strong communication skills. This role offers a fixed-term contract with potential for extension, starting November 2025.

Qualifications

• Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous experience in healthcare settings preferable.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for medical examination.
• Measure and record preliminary health checks.
• Maintain examination rooms clean and stocked.
• Provide chaperone support where required.
• Adhere to healthcare policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting

Education

Healthcare assistant Band 2 and/or Band 3

Job description

Company

Pertemps Medical – MoD

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Start Date

November 2025

Contract Length

1 year fixed-term contract with potential for extension

Contract Type

Part-time

Hours

Monday – Wednesday, 07.30 – 17.00

Location

HMS Sultan, Gosport

Salary

£28k pro rata (£16,800 per annum)

Reports To

General Practitioner

Supported by

Nursing Lead

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for medical examination
• Measure and record preliminary health checks (e.g. Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Urinalysis, Peak flow)
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms ensuring they are clean and well stocked
• Provide chaperone support where required
• Phlebotomy preferred but training will be provided if necessary
• Ensure preliminary health checks are recorded utilising internal IT systems
• Adhere to relevant healthcare policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
• Maintain infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Healthcare assistant Band 2 and/or Band 3
• Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting preferable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Application

If you are interested in this position, please apply now with a copy of your CV and one of our MOD recruitment team will be in contact. [e-mail]