Naval Medical Assistant Practitioner (L5)

Royal Navy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is recruiting a Medical Assistant apprentice to provide primary healthcare to crew members, including patient assessment, infection control and coordination of care. You will train through Defence Medical Services, starting as an Able Rate with extensive onshore and onboard training.

The 10 weeks of basic naval training, 40 weeks of specialist training, and a 6-week clinical placement prepare you for roles in primary and secondary care within the Royal Navy.

Qualifications

• GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare to the crew on board ships and at shore bases.
• Assess patients and coordinate care, including infection prevention and control.
• Support specialist senior healthcare workers in their duties and training.
• Offer medical support across departments and during deployments and training.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

Job description

The Royal Navy is recruiting a Medical Assistant apprentice to provide primary healthcare to crew members, including patient assessment, infection control and coordination of care. You will train through Defence Medical Services, starting as an Able Rate with extensive onshore and onboard training.

The 10 weeks of basic naval training, 40 weeks of specialist training, and a 6-week clinical placement prepare you for roles in primary and secondary care within the Royal Navy.