Healthcare Assistant

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.

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.

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

A generous Refer

a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of

long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms

provided (if required)

(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for

this role.

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

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.

Qualifications