Medical Officer - Part Time in Penicuik

Keeping our armed forces running smoothly as a medical officer. As a medical officer for the Capita Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP), you'll be carrying out efficient medical screenings, appeals and approvals at our Army Assessment Centre. By making sure the right candidates pass assessment, you won't just be keeping our recruitment process running smoothly, you'll also be helping to build lifelong careers in the army. Working alongside a dedicated team of fellow medical officers, clinical staff and administrators, your work will contribute directly to our national security effort and make a huge difference in the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking for a different kind of clinical career, but still make the most of your skills and experience. Even better, there's no shift work and no nights, just a great work-life balance whilst helping to make our country safer. This is a part time role working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and one Saturday per month.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting face-to-face medical assessments, paperwork screening and appeals for Soldier and Officer candidates.
• Assisting with the coaching of clinical staff to meet productivity, quality and outcome measures.
• Deputising for the lead medical doctor during any absences.
• Assisting with the first-level appeal process and maintaining appeals within the agreed service standards.
• Maintaining GMC registration, licence to practise, accreditation and skill mix.

Essential qualifications and skills required:

• A fully GMC qualified medical practitioner with licence to practise, without restriction.
• IT literacy and experience with Microsoft programmes.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines.
• An effective communicator in person and on paper.

About Capita RPP:

At Capita RPP, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of 52,008 (FTE 80,000).
• 23 days' holiday pro rata (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Auto enrolment to a pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• Excellent work/life balance.

Join us and discover a career with purpose.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities:

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.