Healthcare Assistant
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary
£17.76
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'll work with a team in a hospital setting, helping patients with basic care, doing medical tests and supporting doctors and nurses. This job is great for someone who enjoys working in a team and is willing to learn new skills. You'll need to be able to communicate clearly and follow rules to keep patients safe.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Healthcare or a related subject, or equivalent experience.
- You'll need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from a Lead Practice Nurse.
- You'll need to be able to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
- You'll need to be able to work in a team and follow rules and policies.
- You'll need to be willing to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a good understanding of basic first aid and patient care before applying.
- Practice your communication skills by volunteering or working in a healthcare setting.
- Consider taking a course to improve your knowledge of medical procedures and equipment.
- Be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Research the Defence Medical Services and Defence Primary Healthcare to understand the specific policies and procedures you'll be working with.
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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 Carte...
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 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 Military Medical Personnel and Our
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)
A PVG membership
(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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ). An NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ) or the Care Certificate with demonstratable experience within a Primary Healthcare environment may be acceptable. (http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/standards/item/216-the-care-certificate).
- Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years of working in general practice or other healthcare environment as an HCA.
- Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
- Must be able to provide certificates of training, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current registered healthcare professional, in:
- Recording ECGs
- Performing Venepuncture
- Performing urinalysis
- Preparation of specimens
- Undertaking simple dressing procedures
- Using aseptic technique
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 2 training.
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Provenance
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First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
10 August 2026
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