Medical Officer

Capita plc; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capita plc is seeking a medical officer for the Recruiting Partnering Project. This full-time role involves conducting medical assessments, managing clinical staff, and supporting recruitment efforts for the army. With no shift work, it offers a great work-life balance while contributing to national security.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Auto enrolment to a pension

Voluntary benefits for lifestyle

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Fully GMC qualified medical practitioner with licence to practise.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Experience in coaching clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducting face-to-face medical assessments and paperwork screenings.
• Deputising for the lead medical doctor during absences.
• Assisting with the first-level appeal process.

Skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

GMC qualification

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Job description

Keeping our armed forces running smoothly as a medical officer.

As a medical officer for the Capita Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP), you'll be carrying out efficient medical screenings, appeals and approvals at our Army Assessment Centre. By making sure the right candidates pass assessment, you won't just be keeping our recruitment process running smoothly, you'll also be helping to build lifelong careers in the army. Working alongside a dedicated team of fellow medical officers, clinical staff and administrators, your work will contribute directly to our national security effort and make a huge difference in the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking for a different kind of clinical career, but still make the most of their skills and experience. Even better, there's no shift work and no nights, just a great work-life balance whilst helping to make our country safer.

This is a full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. There will be a requirement to work 1 Saturday per month with time off in lieu.

What you'll be doing

• conducting face-to-face medical assessments, paperwork screening and appeals for Soldier and Officer candidates
• assisting with the coaching of clinical staff to meet productivity, quality and outcome measures
• deputising for the lead medical doctor during any absences
• assisting with the first-level appeal process and maintaining appeals within the agreed service standards
• maintaining GMC registration, licence to practise, accreditation and skill mix

What we're looking for

• a fully GMC qualified medical practitioner with licence to practise
• IT literacy and experience with Microsoft programmes
• excellent organisational skills
• the ability to work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines
• an effective communicator in person and on paper

About Capita RPP

At Capita RPP, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of 80,000
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27 ) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto enrolment to a pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Excellent work/life balance

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [e-mail]