GP​/Military Medical Examiner

Position: GP/ Military Medical Examiner
Location: Lympstone

Military Medical Examiner – Ministry of Defence - Pertemps Medical
Company:
Pertemps Medical working on MoD Project

Job title:

Military Medical Examiner

Contract:

Until April 2027
Base Salary:
Pro rata of £100k (3 days = £60k)
Payment Type: PAYE
Contract type:
Part-time

Hours:

08.00 – 17.30 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
* 1-2 days per week will be considered
* Start Date:

ASAP
Locations:
 
* England - Gosport (HMS Sultan)
 
* England – Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone)
 
* Scotland - Rosyth (HMS Caledonia)
 
* Wales - Cardiff (HMS Cambria)

Position Overview:

We have an immediate requirement at the Lympstone site in Devon starting ASAP for 1-3 days per week.
Purpose of the Job:
The Military Medical Examiner is responsible for the safe, effective and timely delivery of medical assessments on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - for new recruits to the Royal Navy, the Marines to conclude as to their suitability to be invited into the training program.
This involves adopting a holistic medical approach for overall health, and 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 given in this process and reference material is provided to support the clinicians.
General duties:
 
* 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 look for any medical issues that might be a bar to entry into the Navy/Marines.
 
* Meeting with candidates face-to-face to get more details on those conditions and check what impact they now have
 
* Full body examinations (no PR genitalia or breasts)
 
* Make a decision on their fitness to enter, or for more complex candidates, refer to the Senior Navy doctors for further review.
 
* Once a decision is reached completing the right forms and informing the applicants
 
* Attending occupational health meetings if necessary to discuss and review cases
 
* Ensuring proper and robust record-keeping is essential.
 
* To safeguard candidate welfare by ensuring the highest standards of medical practice are maintained.
 
* To be present/onsite when delivering this role
 
* To declare any conflicts of interest.
 
* To undertake any further activities as required consistent with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
Requirements:
 
* Full Registration with the GMC and record of Continuous Professional Development
 
* Full participation in the appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC
 
* Good organisational and communication skills in Principal Duties and Responsibilities.
 
* Team player able to work alongside the clinical team (i.e. Navy personnel, GP’s, HCA’s)
 
* Manage and resolve clinical queries from front-line clinicians by working collaboratively.
 
* Appropriately discuss or refer matters that may need further input or sign-off by Senior Team members or Candidate Processing Centre MOD personnel.
 
* Responsible for the early identification of clinical concerns/escalations and taking the appropriate steps to gather information and undertake any required action.
 
* To follow Clinical Governance
 
* To follow clinical guidance and pathways as appropriate
 
* Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops our high-quality team.

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your up-to-date CV.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our MOD Recruitment Team for further discussion. Interviews will be conducted either in person or via Microsoft Teams