Healthcare Assistant

Job summary 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: Hourly Rate - £17.76 an 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 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £17.76 an hour Contract Locum Duration 20 weeks Working pattern Full-time Reference number Q0004-43073 Job locations Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4DZ United Kingdom Job description 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 des