General Practitioner – Ministry of Defence
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Overview
Position: Military Medical Examiner – Ministry of Defence (MoD) is being recruited by Pertemps Medical on behalf of the MoD project. Contract: Initial 6 months with a view to extend to 18 months. Location: onshore Royal Navy / Marine bases across Great Britain. Hours: 08.00 – 17.30, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Type: Part-time. Payment Type: PAYE. Base Salary: £60k (dependent on experience).
Location
* England - Gosport (HMS Sultan)
* England – Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone)
* Scotland - Rosyth (HMS Caledonia)
Pertemps Medical HQ is located in Milton Keynes.
Position Overview
Pertemps Medical is seeking to add to its brilliant team. The Military Medical Examiner is responsible for the safe, effective and timely delivery of medical assessments on behalf of the Ministry of Defence for new recruits to the Royal Navy and the Marines, to determine their suitability for entry into the training program. This involves adopting a holistic medical approach for overall health and identifying any key factors for further review as highlighted by a senior doctor’s pre-assessment of a candidate’s primary care notes. Full training is provided, and reference material supports the clinicians.
Responsibilities
* To keep up to date with all required training needs and good practice commensurate with the role
* Pre-screening of the full GP record of Navy/Marine applicants to identify medical issues that might bar entry
* Pre-joining fitness assessments for Marines
* Meet with candidates face-to-face to obtain more details on conditions and assess current impact
* Full body examinations (no PR genitalia or breasts)
* Make a decision on fitness to enter, or refer to Senior Navy doctors for further review
* Complete the appropriate forms and inform the applicants of the decision
* Attend occupational health meetings if necessary to discuss and review cases
* Ensure proper and robust record-keeping is maintained
* Safeguard candidate welfare by maintaining the highest standards of medical practice
* Be present/onsite when delivering this role
* Declare any conflicts of interest
* Undertake any further activities as required consistent with the aims and objectives of the organisation
Requirements
* Full Registration with the GMC and a record of Continuous Professional Development
* Full participation in appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC
* Good organisational and communication skills
* Team player able to work alongside the clinical team (Navy personnel, GPs, HCAs)
* Manage and resolve clinical queries from front-line clinicians by working collaboratively
* Appropriately discuss or refer matters needing further input or sign-off by the GP Site Lead or MOD personnel
* Identify clinical concerns early and take appropriate action
* Follow Clinical Governance and clinical guidance and pathways as appropriate
* Foster a supportive and collaborative environment
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and are interested, please submit your up-to-date CV to defencejobs@pertempsmedical.co.uk.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our MOD Recruitment Team for further discussion. Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Medical Practices
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