Healthcare Assistant – Medical Assessments (Ministry of Defence)
Company: Pertemps Medical – MoD
Job title: Healthcare Assistant
Base Salary: £28k pro rata
Contract length: Initially fixed-term contract for 2.5 years with potential for a permanent role subject to terms and conditions
Contract type: Part-time
Hours: 07.30 – 17:00
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone) – Monday and Tuesdays
Reports To: CTCRM Site Lead
Job Overview:
Pertemps Medical is going through an exciting period of growth and change. We are seeking to add to our brilliant team to support our significant multiyear investment and expansion plans – building upon our strong ethos of patient safety, high clinical standards, robust team support, and sector-leading dynamism. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will be working alongside a small team of clinicians to provide medical assessments.
Requirements:
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Healthcare assistant Band 2 and/or Band 3
* Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting preferable
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
* Welcome and prepare patients for medical examination
* Measure and record preliminary health checks (e.g. Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Urinalysis, Peak flow)
* Prepare and maintain examination rooms ensuring they are clean and well stocked
* Provide chaperone support where required
* Phlebotomy preferred but training will be provided if necessary
* Ensure preliminary health checks are recorded utilising internal IT systems
* Adhere to relevant healthcare policies and procedures
* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
* Maintain infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment
To apply please contact and submit your application to: (url removed)
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