Medical Assessments Assistant – HCA (Ministry of Defence)

Company: Pertemps Medical – MoD 
Job title: Healthcare Assistant 
Start Date: November 2025
Contract length: 1 year fixed-term contract with potential for extension
Contract type: Part-time 
Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 07.30 – 17.00  
Location: HMS Sultan, Gosport 
Salary: £28k pro rata (£16,800 per annum)
Reports To:  General Practitioner 
Supported by: Nursing Lead  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Welcome and prepare patients for medical examination 
• Measure and record preliminary health checks (e.g. Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Urinalysis, Peak flow) 
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms ensuring they are clean and well stocked
• Provide chaperone support where required 
• Phlebotomy preferred but training will be provided if necessary 
• Ensure preliminary health checks are recorded utilising internal IT systems  
• Adhere to relevant healthcare policies and procedures 
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations 
• Maintain infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment 

 Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 
• Healthcare assistant Band 2 and/or Band 3  
• Previous experience in an outpatient/occupational healthcare setting preferable 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

 Application

If you are interested in this position, please apply now with a copy of your CV and one of our MOD recruitment team will be in contact. defencejobs@pertempsmedical.co.uk