Corporal Medical Caregiver

Introductory Text

Are you looking for a varied and adventurous job where you can truly make a difference for others? And do you have at least an MBO-3 caregiver diploma? As a Corporal Medical Caregiver, you have a role in military healthcare, contributing significantly to medical services during exercises and deployments for both Dutch military personnel and our allies, and possibly also for civilians during national and international missions.

Note: If you are hired for this position, you will be appointed by the Ministry of Defence as a 'Corporal Medical Caregiver Individual Healthcare (VIG)'

What you will do

As a Corporal Medical Caregiver at the 400 Medical Battalion, you are part of a medical unit. During exercises and deployments, such a unit builds a complete infirmary with operating rooms, treatment rooms, and intensive care units. You will support and assist the doctors and nurses.

As a Corporal Medical Caregiver at the 13th or 43rd Medical Company, you will be part of the Role 1 Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), the first aid post of the Ministry of Defence. Together with your team of 7 people, you will provide necessary first aid under operational conditions. You will support and assist the doctor and the general military nurse. You will care for the wounded and make them ready for transport if necessary. Other tasks you will perform include maintenance of equipment and the setup, operational readiness, and dismantling of a mobile medical facility. This also includes aspects like security and camouflage.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross basic salary, supplemented by allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance schemes, will result in a pleasant surprise net.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere else will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as within the Ministry of Defence.
• Career progression opportunities: the Ministry of Defence is not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow courses to grow personally and professionally.

Please note: There are multiple intake moments (start dates) per year. The intake date you are eligible for will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical Examination, and the Security Investigation. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and finalized with you.

Where you will work

You will be assigned to a medical unit:

· The 13th Light Brigade in Oirschot: the combat unit of the Southern Netherlands. With their armored wheeled vehicles, they are fast and broadly deployable. For combat or peacekeeping operations or deployment in case of disasters and calamities worldwide, but also for ceremonial duties in support of civilian authorities in the Netherlands.

· The 43rd Mechanized Brigade in Darp: 'the powerhouse' of the Army. With heavy, armored vehicles, the 43rd Mechanized Brigade is capable of striking quickly, hard, and decisively.

· The 400 Medical Battalion in Ermelo: The 400 Medical Battalion provides medical care for the entire armed forces. From first aid to surgical capacity and intensive care in high-quality mobile hospitals.

After joining, you will first complete the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Assen or Oirschot. After completion, you will start with the job-specific training at the Institute Defence Medical Training in Hollandse Rading. This may be supplemented with various military driving training courses. After successfully completing your training, you will immediately begin your career as a Corporal Medical Caregiver.

As a Military member, you will participate in various exercises. Additionally, you must take into account that, like any Military member, you may be deployed on missions.

Maybe you are hesitating. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good training, coaching, and a team that supports you.

Don't worry, we believe in you. At the Ministry of Defence, you will receive everything you need to grow: good training, coaching, and a team that supports you. If it doesn't work out after all? We will help you further. Together, we will look for where you do belong within the Ministry of Defence.

Do you have more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you.