This locum Healthcare Assistant post, placed by Military Medical Personnel, covers a 24-week assignment for the Ministry of Defence at the RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre. The work centres on round-the- clock patient care, carried out under supervision alongside registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role is 37 hours a week and may rotate between Complex Trauma and Neurological rehabilitation as service needs require. Applicants need a Level 3 health and social care NVQ and the right to work in the UK, as no work visas are sponsored.
What the job involves
- Work within the multidisciplinary team under supervision to deliver 24-hour patient care
- Carry out nursing and non-nursing duties as directed by the shift leader
- Undertake extended roles within scope of practice as directed by the clinical lead
- Help deliver evidence-based holistic care under registered nurse supervision
- Provide clinical administrative support
- Perform, record and report observations: temperature, pulse, respirations, saturations, peak flow, blood pressure, urinalysis and blood sugar
- Report changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge
- Obtain samples as requested
- Communicate within the team, including verbal and written handover of patient care
- Help maintain ward or department cleanliness and stock levels
- Help with routine maintenance of clinical equipment, performing mandatory checks and reporting faults to the shift leader
- Work in Complex Trauma or Neurological rehabilitation as service needs require
Qualifications
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent healthcare-related NVQ
- In-date Medical Devices, AED and manual handling certificates completed within the last 12 months
- In-date Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults certification up to Level 2
Checks & eligibility
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
- Existing right to work in the UK, with no restriction on hours
- Satisfactory compliance requirements
What’s offered
- Attractive hourly rates with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexible long- and short-term assignments
- Free uniforms, if required
- Free mandatory training
- Named consultant support through application and assignment
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