Medical Examiner – Ministry of Defence - Pertemps Medical

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical staffing agency is seeking a Military Medical Examiner to conduct assessments for Royal Navy and Marines recruits. This part-time role requires full GMC registration and involves responsibilities such as pre-screening medical records and fitness assessments. The position is based in various Royal Navy bases across Great Britain including Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and comply with revalidation.
• Experience in medical assessments is desirable.
• Good team collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments for Navy and Marines recruits.
• Pre-screen candidates' GP records for medical issues.
• Perform full body examinations and fitness assessments.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Clinical governance understanding

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

Overview

Military Medical Examiner – Ministry of Defence - Pertemps Medical

Company: Pertemps Medical working on MoD Project
Job title: Military Medical Examiner
Contract: Initial 6 month contract with a view to extend to 18 months
Base Salary: £60k (Dependent on experience)
Payment Type: PAYE
Contract type: Part-time
Hours: 08:00 – 17:30 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Work on one of the following 4 onshore Royal Navy / Marine bases across Great Britain:

• England - Gosport (HMS Sultan)
• England – Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone)
• Scotland - Rosyth (HMS Caledonia)
• Wales - Cardiff (HMS Cambria)

Notes: Pertemps Medical HQ is located in Milton Keynes.

Position Overview

Pertemps Medical is going through an exciting period of growth and change. We are seeking to add to our brilliant team.

Purpose of the Job

The Military Medical Examiner is responsible for the safe, effective and timely delivery of medical assessments on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for new recruits to the Royal Navy and the Marines, to determine their suitability to be invited into the training program. This involves adopting a holistic medical approach for overall health, and any key factors for further review as highlighted by a senior doctor’s pre-assessment of a candidate’s primary care notes. Full training is given in this process and reference material is provided to support the clinicians.

Responsibilities (General duties)

• To keep up to date with all required training needs and good practice commensurate with the role
• Pre-screening of the full GP record of Navy/ Marine applicants to look for any medical issues that might be a bar to entry into the Navy/Marines
• Pre-joining fitness assessments for Marines
• Meeting with candidates face-to-face to obtain more details on conditions and assess current impact
• Full body examinations (no PR genitalia or breasts)
• Make a decision on fitness to enter, or refer to the Senior Navy doctors for further review as needed
• Complete the appropriate forms and inform the applicants once a decision is reached
• Attend occupational health meetings if necessary to discuss and review cases
• Ensure proper and robust record-keeping
• Safeguard candidate welfare by maintaining the highest standards of medical practice
• Be on-site when delivering this role
• Declare any conflicts of interest
• Undertake any further activities as required consistent with the aims and objectives of the organisation

Requirements

• Full Registration with the GMC and a record of Continuous Professional Development
• Full participation in the appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC
• Good organisational and communication skills in Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Team player able to work alongside the clinical team (i.e. Navy personnel, GPs, HCAs)
• Manage and resolve clinical queries from front-line clinicians by working collaboratively
• Appropriately discuss or refer matters that may need further input or sign-off by the GP Site Lead or Candidate Processing Centre MOD personnel
• Responsible for the early identification of clinical concerns / escalations and taking appropriate actions
• Follow Clinical Governance and clinical guidance and pathways as appropriate
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops our high-quality team

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your up-to-date CV. [e-mail]

Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our MOD Recruitment Team for further discussion. Interviews will be conducted either in person or via Microsoft Teams.