Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic Global medical supportability Cell (GMSC) Contractor screening general practitioner (CSGP) to join our primary healthcare team.
The Global Medical Screening Cell (GMSC) provides a single point of assured medical pre screening to Defence personnel and families accompanying an assignment overseas to ensure
that individual healthcare needs can be met by the host nation medical capabilities.
In addition to the main role of contractor screening the CSGP will work in collaboration with
members of the GMSC team will aid in clinical decision making on supportability in complex
cases for other MOD personnel assigned to alternative locations.
The vacant post is a part-time position working 26 hours per week. Days of work are to be agreed with the Line Manager on appointment.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- Free parking
- Access to gym
- Cafe
- Hairdressers/Barbers
Main duties of the job
Based at DMS (Whittington) the Defence Global
Practice (DGP) and Global Medical Supportability Cell (GMSC) provide medical
pre-screening of Circa 5000 people per
annum and primary and occupational healthcare advice and support (both virtual
and face to face) to a global diaspora of Circa 7000 Ministry Of Defence (MOD)
entitled patients (including Service Personnel, United Kingdom (UK) Based
Civilians and their families). Through effective medical pre-screening,
maintenance of a Global Virtual Practice and reach back support, optimise
patient care and enable any associated risk to be understood and articulated to
the Chain of Command (CoC).
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.
Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.
If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Collate
and note health markers (specified within BFSAI Senior Officer (SO) J1-Med-01) for all contractor
applications that require BFSAI SMO approval and provide supportability recommendations
to SMO BFSAI
- Providing clinical leadership on the management of other
complex medical pre-screening and overseas supportability cases including
liaising with Healthcare Professionals (HCP) in the UK and overseas.
- Participate in audit, in accordance with both
personal and practice development plans.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.
Selection Process
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV and behaviours. At interview, you will be tested against the following Behaviours:
- NHS Core - NHSC5 - Quality
- NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication
- NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service improvement
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed, there will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Collate
and note health markers (specified within BFSAI Senior Officer (SO) J1-Med-01) for all contractor
applications that require BFSAI SMO approval and provide supportability recommendations
to SMO BFSAI
- Providing clinical leadership on the management of other
complex medical pre-screening and overseas supportability cases including
liaising with Healthcare Professionals (HCP) in the UK and overseas.
- Participate in audit, in accordance with both
personal and practice development plans.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.
Selection Process
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV and behaviours. At interview, you will be tested against the following Behaviours:
- NHS Core - NHSC5 - Quality
- NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication
- NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service improvement
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed, there will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration number. you are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number
CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registrations & Memberships
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP),
- Registration with the UK GMC and on National Performers List
- Hold a current license to practice
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration number. you are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number
CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registrations & Memberships
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP),
- Registration with the UK GMC and on National Performers List
- Hold a current license to practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
