Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment

with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Shawbury Medical Centre, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

This is a locum role (37 hours per week) and the

successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD

service personnel.

Pay Rate:

£17.76 per hour.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our

Benefits:

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.

Due

to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential

criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.76 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

7 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Q0004-42283

Job locations

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY4 4DZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

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.

Person Specification

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY4 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY4 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• 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.

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.