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Military Medical Personnel; Carterton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Consultant support

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is recruiting a Locum Healthcare Assistant to support the Ministry of Defence at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre in Carterton, Oxfordshire. The role is 37 hours per week as a locum, delivering patient care within a Defence Primary Healthcare facility.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, perform basic nursing tasks, record observations, and ensure compliance with infection control and safety policies while under supervision.

Qualifications

• Provides basic ward-based nursing care under supervision.
• Records range of clinical observations and measurements.
• Maintains infection prevention and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide basic ward-based nursing care.
• Record clinical observations and tests (ECG, venepuncture, spirometry, etc.).
• Assist MOs and practice nurse teams in PHC clinics and health promotion.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff to meet patient needs.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and mandatory training.

Skills

Basic nursing tasks

Observation recording

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is a locum role (37 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Job Description:

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR)
• To provide general basic nursing care under supervision and direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, undertaking tasks and duties delegated by a suitably qualified and registered healthcare professional.
• To assist the Medical Officer’s (MOs) and practice nurse teams within Primary Health Care clinics, Occupational Health assessment clinics, chronic disease clinics and with health promotion.
• To record a range of clinical observations, tests and measurements such as, visual acuity, recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs), venepuncture, peak flow readings, spirometry, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation, whilst working within individual scope of competence and following DMS and DPHC policy and procedures
• To communicate effectively with patients in specific clinical situations and work collaboratively with the nursing team and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients.
• To comply with infection, prevention and control requirements.
• To use equipment in accordance with local equipment care directives and comply with Health and Safety policy and regulations.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.