Job summaryWe are looking for a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Shawbury Medical Centre, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
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£17.76 per hour.
Main duties of the job- 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 provide medical administrative support as required.
- To assist the Medical Officers (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 usMilitary 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.
Benefits- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
Essential qualifications- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent Healthcare related NVQ). An NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or the Care Certificate with demonstrable experience within a Primary Healthcare environment may be acceptable.
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years of working in general practice or other healthcare environment as an HCA.
- In date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
- Able to provide certificates of training undertaken within the last three years, and/or proof of clinical competency in recording ECGs, performing venepuncture, performing urinalysis, preparation of specimens, undertaking simple dressing procedures and using aseptic technique.
- In date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 2 training.
Employer contactRecruitment Co-Ordinator: Anna Coakley, info@militarymedicalpersonnel.com, 08000448123
ApplicationApply through our website
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements. MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 