Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reference number
292922Salary
£21,730 - £23,177 Per annum, pro rata for part timeJob grade
Other CDPContract type
PermanentBusiness area
MOD - Strategic Command - Defence Medical Services (DMS)Type of role
Health ProfessionalsWorking pattern
Full-time, Job share, Part-timeNumber of jobs available
1Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location
Wattisham Flying Station, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, IP7 7RAAbout the job
Job summary
The Ministry of Defence now advertises Band 3 Healthcare Assistant positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.Job description
Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.To view and apply for this vacancy please see the follow link and apply section below.
You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised.
Person specification
Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.Benefits
- Access to learning and development tailored to your role
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- Free On-Site Parking
- Access to Gymnasium
- On-Site refreshment facility
- Uniforms provided with laundry services
- Access to the NHS Pension scheme
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Please apply using the following link:
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-23-0069
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name :
For general queries, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk
Email :
dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
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Email :
dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant roles across Ministry of Defence's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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