Offshore Medical Officer jobs

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Offshore Medic to provide essential medical support in a challenging and dynamic environment at sea. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering immediate medical care, conducting health assessments, and ensuring the well-being of personnel on board. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent clinical skills, resilience, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. The Offshore Medic will play a vital part in maintaining safety standards and supporting emergency response procedures during offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and effective medical treatment to personnel experiencing injuries or illnesses while offshore.
• Conduct physical examinations and assess patient conditions accurately, utilising comprehensive physiology knowledge.
• Perform basic life support (BLS) and advanced first aid procedures in emergency situations.
• Manage triage processes to prioritise patient care based on severity of conditions.
• Assist with medical documentation, ensuring accurate recording of treatments administered and patient progress.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation and readiness at all times.
• Collaborate with emergency response teams during critical incidents or evacuations, including driving emergency vehicles if required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in critical care environments or hospital settings is essential.
• Demonstrated competence in patient care, physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Skilled in medication administration, and physical examinations.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques to prevent infection during procedures.
• Prior experience in triage, emergency response, or trauma management is highly desirable.
• Valid driving licence is preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and work effectively in physically demanding conditions is required.

This role offers an opportunity for a committed healthcare professional to apply their skills in a unique offshore setting while contributing significantly to crew safety and health management.

Pay: From £200.00 per day

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• FREC3, STCW MFAS, STCW MCAS (required)
• STCW Certification (required)
• ENG1 Medical (required)

Work Location: In person