Posted 05 August, 2026
GP/ Military Medical Examiner
Pertemps Medical Milton Keynes
Edinburgh, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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 Location: We require you to work on one of the following 4 onshore Royal Navy / Marine bases across Great Britain: * England - Gosport (HMS Sultan) * England – Exmouth (CTCRM Lympstone) * Scotland - Rosyth (HMS Caledonia) * Wales - Cardiff (HMS Cambria) Position Overview: We have an immediate requirement at Lympstone site 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. (url removed) 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
