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Healthcare assistant

October 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Healthcare assistant

Healthcare assistant

Healthcare Assistant - Essential Requirements:

  • Possession of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent healthcare-related NVQ.
  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a general practice or other healthcare environment.
  • Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Safeguarding Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training.
  • Ability to provide certificates of training completed within the last three years, or proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager who is a current registered healthcare professional in specific clinical procedures, such as recording ECGs, performing venepuncture, urinalysis, specimen preparation, simple dressing procedures, and using aseptic technique.

Healthcare Assistant - Service Requirements:

  • Provision of general basic nursing care under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team, performing delegated tasks and duties assigned by qualified regulated professionals.
  • Provision of clinical administrative support as needed.
  • Collaboration with the general practice team to meet patient needs, following policies and procedures for care management of the practice population.
  • Assistance provided to Medical Officers (MOs) and practice nurse teams in various clinics, including Primary Health Care clinics, Occupational Health assessment clinics, chronic disease clinics, and health promotion.
  • Performance of clinical measurements, visual acuity, Electrocardiogram (ECG), venepuncture, peak flow readings, spirometry, urinalysis, and preparation of specimens for investigation.
  • Effective communication with patients in specific clinical situations.

Healthcare Assistant - About the Role:

  • Flexibility and adaptability with a proactive approach.
  • Integration into a multidisciplinary team working in well-equipped medical centers, dental centers, or rehabilitation units, where you will be valued as part of the Defense Medical Services team.
  • Provision of professional and personal service at all times.
  • Ability to work alongside military personnel on Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force bases to deliver exceptional care to service personnel and their families (at certain locations).

Healthcare Assistant - About Our Benefits:

Our Client is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to supplying locum civilian medical, dental, and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defense.

Offers an attractive package for candidates, which may include:

  • Competitive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment models.
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme.
  • Flexibility in long and short-term assignments to suit availability.
  • Contribution towards continued professional development (CPD), if applicable.
  • Provision of free uniforms if required.
  • Assistance with disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate (paid for by MMP).
  • Free blood tests and fitness to work certificates, if required.
  • Free mandatory training.
  • Weekly payments.
  • Assignment support from an experienced consultant.

All job placements are subject to satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS check. Please note that this requirement may be removed once a suitable candidate has been selected.

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