Medic

Employer: BHP Billiton

Petrofac are currently seeking to recruit a Medic located in Liverpool Bay, which is part of BHP Billiton’s UK Production Unit.

Role: The Medic reports to both the OIM and HSE Manager and has responsibility for the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of the installation.  The Medic will provide onsite first aid, primary care and emergency healthcare provision for all offshore personnel. Perform in the role of medic in accordance with the duty holder emergency response procedures and Medic Standing Orders, exercising professional accountability in all areas of practice.  Actively promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all platform personnel ensuring the appropriate management of health and wellbeing in the workplace.  Practice in a collaborative and co-operative manner to advise and support platform personnel in order to increase health and safety awareness and protect and promote health.

The Medic also provides administrative assistance to the offshore management team including operation and maintenance of the Vantage System. 

Role and Responsibilities:

Healthcare provision

• provide onsite first aid, primary care and emergency healthcare provision for all offshore personnel
• co-ordinate and administrate medical evacuation to onshore, in liaison with the Topside medical provider following duty holder medevac procedure

• maintain the first aid provision through delivery of regular training for the first aiders and stretcher teams  in-line with the annual first aid training plan and emergency response procedures
• administer and provide medication as dictated in the MSO’s, statutory guidelines and Topside medical provider
• ensure that sickbay facilities and medical stock control & ordering are maintained efficiently and adhering to MSO’s and duty holder policies
• maintain medical confidentiality and medical documentation (including medical log and health records) in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998

Health improvement & protection
• plan and implement health promotion activities including awareness raising of health & hygiene topics on a regular basis, maintaining the ‘Healthy Working Lives’ award programme
• provide information and advice on occupational health and hygiene matters, and carry out inspections and assessments as required
• implement and adhere to company and local procedures for management of infectious diseases

Safety
• actively promote and assist with the implementation of company HSE procedures and practices
• provide guidance, support, and carryout assessments on COSHH, HAVS, manual handling, DSE and other identified workplace hazards
• participate in health & hygiene audits in accordance with industry guidelines

Competency
• ensure all mandatory training and job specific training and competencies are maintained current
• participate in clinical governance processes including: clinical audits, appraisal, CPP completion, onshore occupational health teleconferences and Mednet

Skills and Requirements:
Essential:
• current valid HSE Offshore Medic Certificate

AND one of the following:
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC current registration, a suitable portfolio and prior offshore experience
• Royal Navy/ Royal Marines/ Royal Fleet Auxiliary Medic who has attained the rank of Leading Hand/ Corporal & a suitable portfolio with prior offshore experience
• Army Medical Assistant (CMT1, RMA1) or RAF Medical Assistant – who has attained the rank of Corporal & a suitable portfolio with prior offshore experience


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