Total 3 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Carterton, OX4 2GQ

We are seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is a full-time locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Job Description – Service Requirements

• 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 Officer’s (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.


Essential Requirements/ / Qualifications / Experience

• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ).
• 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.

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
• Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post which will be paid for by us
• Free blood tests and fitness-to-work certificates (if required)
• 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 and a current DBS.

Please note: MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.

To be an active part of the Pharmacy Homecare team providing financial and administrative services to the department. To assist and support the pharmacy homecare clerks with invoice reconciliation of Homecare invoices. To ensure that all invoices and credits are consistent with goods received or returned on the pharmacy computer system and resolve discrepancies when appropriate with regards to contract prices. Utilising pharmacy computer system effectively to pass invoices and find historical information. To open mail and match invoices and credit notes to relevant purchase orders/prescriptions. To ensure that homecare documentation is filed correctly and is kept up-to-date and accurately to allow swift and easy retrieval of records. To liaise with the Homecare technical team regarding discrepancies with invoices such as quantities received and value charged. To alert the Homecare Technical team of discrepancies between expected price and actual price. Record information accurately for audit purposes. Address supplier and customer queries by telephone and electronically, with good communication and interpersonal skills. To participate in Homecare and Procurement Team meetings to identify and resolve problems and suggest potential improvements as appropriate. To support new starters within the Pharmacy Homecare Team. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, for example concerning issues of business sensitivity, personal information and patient confidentiality.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to deliver an efficient and effective recruitment service for Medical Staff. This role involves processing all recruitment for medical staff from pre-employment checks as stated in the NHS employment check standards including DBS requests and occupational health clearance through to induction.



The post holder will be expected to have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to prioritise their own workload independently. A good knowledge of Microsoft applications including word, Excel and databases is also essential.

This post sits within the Medical Staffing team that manages the recruitment for all Medical staff appointed to the Trust from Foundation doctors to Consultant appointments. It is a very busy and dynamic team and this post could be an opportunity for the right candidate to pursue a career in HR.



Previous applicants need not apply



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

The full responsibilities and duties for this role can be reviewed in the main job description attached to this vacancy


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

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