Offshore Medic - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - MCL Medics

MCL Medics
MCL Medics
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Experts in the delivery of Remote medical Services, MCL Medics are currently recruiting for an offshore medic to join our remote medical Services team.

This is a long-term position, 3 weeks on/3weeks off.


Job Title:
Offshore Medic


Contract: 3/3 rotation


Location:
North Sea


Salary:
Dependent on qualifications, certification, and experience.


Main objectives


The Offshore Medic shall act as the primary source of medical advice on the installation for any personnel suffering from illness or injury.

They shall be capable of exercising appropriate and competent medical skills in the event of an injury or acute illness, providing advice, and consulting with onshore management


Duties

  • Provide 24 hour onsite medical care to all installation personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with clients' current Health, Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate patient medical records and ill health/incident reporting in accordance with MCL Medics Medical Standard Operation Procedures.
  • Diagnosis and initiate treatment of illness onsite as per MCL Medics Medical Standard Operation Procedures, including initiation of prescription medications, (in consultation with the Topside Doctor); this may include acute medical and surgical conditions requiring immediate skilled treatment.
  • Provide initial emergency response, resuscitation, and stabilisation of critically ill or injured (trauma) patients, utilising ALS/ATLS emergency medical protocols.
  • Communicate and provide details to the Topside Doctor for the management and treatment of medevac cases providing appropriate referral documentation for injured or ill personnel requiring medevac and liaise with logistics personnel to arrange safe transfer onshore to receive further medical treatment.
  • Order, maintain and control adequate stocks of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals in the sickbay, as per MSOPs, the Company's drug formulary and/or as directed by the Medical Advisor.
  • Ensure appropriate distribution and storage of medical supplies around the installation and sickbay. Dispose of clinical waste correctly and in line with clinical waste protocols.
  • Assist in the planning of emergency procedures to ensure an appropriate firstline medical response to any emergency situations.
  • Actively participate in the asset's emergency response for major medical incidents, including participation in medical exercises and the refresher training of firstaid teams and stretcher parties on the Client Asset's Emergency Response Plan.
  • Conduct non certificated first aid training with the First Aiders, and casualty handling with Stretcher Teams using the MCL Medics firstaid training template.
  • Complete periodic potable water testing and take routine water samples for chemical and microbiological analyses, as per the Company's procedures and maintain accurate records.
  • Complete regular hygiene inspections of the galley and accommodation using the Client hygiene template, in accordance with Company procedures, maintain records on site and regularly review catering company food safety management systems.
  • Maintain all first aid and eye wash stations throughout the installation/site and maintain accurate records.
  • Complete regular inspection and maintenance tasks on the condition of medical emergency equipment, as stipulated in Client's procedures and the planned maintenance system requirements.
  • Monitor progress and implementation of occupational health corrective actions arising from site related incidents.
  • Maintain complete and accurate written and computerised records.
  • Contribute to site 'Toolbox Talks' and safety behavioural initiatives.
  • Organise and participate in health surveillance programs for employees who may be at risk, in line with the Client's occupational health policies and procedures and maintain appropriate records.

Minimum qualifications and training:


  • Registered Nurse with at least 3years postgraduation experience; HCPC Registered Paramedic; Combat Medical Technician Class 1 (CMT1); Royal Navy Assistant; Royal Air Force Medical Assistant; Royal Fleet Auxiliary Services Medical Technician.
  • HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approved Offshore Medics certificate.
  • OEUK medical
  • BOSIET/FOET (c/wEBS)
  • MIST

Desired qualifications and training:


  • COSHH Assessor
  • Noise Competent Person & NEMS
  • Donut Instructor Course
  • Face-Fit Training


  • Food Safety Level

  • HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) Management
  • Legionella Awareness
  • Manual Handling Assessor
  • DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Assessor


We are committed to support our team to ensure they have the right skills to perform their role and further professional development.

MCL Medics is a growing company with a variety of opportunities for career progression.

MCL Medics confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance wi
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