Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Ministry of Defence

Full time - Permanent

Main Duties

Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, you will support the delivery of primary healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality person-centred primary care which always considers peoples safety, privacy and dignity using high quality clinical knowledge that is evidence based, with use of core healthcare guidelines as delegated by a registered practitioner.

• Being responsible for the delivery of appropriate treatment, screening, and advice to patients within their professional competence and in accordance with (DPHC) clinical guidelines and protocols.

• Undertaking and assisting with preventative health programmes such as travel and vaccination clinics, new patients screening, audiometry, 24hr Blood Pressure monitoring and weight management.

• Undertaking technical nursing treatments and procedures for patients complex/specialist healthcare needs (e.g., wound care, sutures removal, Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Audiometry).

• Providing safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, and individualised patient care as delegated, prioritising own workload, and ensuring effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

Person Specification

Essential

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 Health and Social

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in hospitals, nursing homes or primary care.

• Understanding and knowledge of military and National Health Service policies, Clinical Governance.

• Completed a course and have experience of phlebotomy (blood-taking).

up to £26,598 per annum

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role

• An environment with flexible working options

• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

• NHS Pension

• Free on-site parking

• Access to Gym

• Access to Pay-As-You-Dine facilities