Job summary
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall is an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to serving military personnel.
DMRC delivers consultant led, safe and effective specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation services
to meet the needs of our patients and chain of Command.
We will be recognised as a world
leader in military rehabilitation and research, maximising the skills of an integrated workforce, resulting in greater
employability and deployability across Defence.
Are you looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military where numerous benefits and opportunities are available?
If you are a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse then we need you! So come and join our friendly and supportive
team at DMRC Stanford Hall, Stanford on Soar, Loughborough.
This is a full time position offering 37.5 hours a week. Requests to work
flexibly or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Onsite shop
- Free Parking
- Access to a Gym
- Defence Discount Card which offers discount in many shops and on-line
shopping.
Main duties of the job
DMRC Stanford
Hall is a part of Strategic Command. The
Unit provides a rehabilitation service for the Defence Medical Services
(DMS).
Within DMRC rehabilitation teams
include Complex Trauma, Neurological Services, Force Generation (Spines and
Upper Quadrant, Specialist Rehab, Lower Limbs) and Pain Management Service. Patients seen at DMRC have a variety of
conditions and are rehabilitated by a consultant led interdisciplinary team
(IDT).
The Band 5 Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering and co-coordinating safe nursing care to
patients with complex needs.
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.
Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.
If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Working unsupervised on the Ward as per the rotational shift
pattern as and when required.
- Having continuing responsibility for the assessment of care
needs and providing a range of clinical and management services.
- Acting as shift leader when required.
- Assisting in the training and clinical supervision of new or
junior members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Being involved in communications with outside agencies and
disciplines.
- Working within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code
of Professional Conduct and adhering to all NMC standards and Ministry of
Defence (MOD) policies and guidelines including Caldicott guidelines.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person
Specification for a full list of responsibilities.
The
sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
And the following NHS Knowledge and
Skills Framework Technical Skills:
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills,
knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section
of the application form.
Please copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for advice on preparing your best responses to behaviour based questions using the STAR technique and how to use your 250 word limit: https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service
will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised)
effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet
the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of
security needed is security check.
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Please see the attached further information document for full details.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed
personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our
patients when based at home.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into
effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer
sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where
a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that
category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to
applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points
based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your
application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment
withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Working unsupervised on the Ward as per the rotational shift
pattern as and when required.
- Having continuing responsibility for the assessment of care
needs and providing a range of clinical and management services.
- Acting as shift leader when required.
- Assisting in the training and clinical supervision of new or
junior members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Being involved in communications with outside agencies and
disciplines.
- Working within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code
of Professional Conduct and adhering to all NMC standards and Ministry of
Defence (MOD) policies and guidelines including Caldicott guidelines.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person
Specification for a full list of responsibilities.
The
sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
And the following NHS Knowledge and
Skills Framework Technical Skills:
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills,
knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section
of the application form.
Please copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for advice on preparing your best responses to behaviour based questions using the STAR technique and how to use your 250 word limit: https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service
will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised)
effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet
the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of
security needed is security check.
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Please see the attached further information document for full details.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed
personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our
patients when based at home.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into
effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer
sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where
a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that
category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to
applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points
based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your
application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment
withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Person Specification
Provide a CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registration Details
Essential
- Please provide your NMC membership registration number.
- You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
- Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional/ clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
- Registered Nurse Part 1 (ADULT) with live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years registration with the NMC with evidence of up-to-date knowledge in Rehabilitation.
- Formal leadership and management training.
- Mentorship Qualification.
- Clinical Supervision Qualification.
Person Specification
Provide a CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registration Details
Essential
- Please provide your NMC membership registration number.
- You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
- Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional/ clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
- Registered Nurse Part 1 (ADULT) with live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years registration with the NMC with evidence of up-to-date knowledge in Rehabilitation.
- Formal leadership and management training.
- Mentorship Qualification.
- Clinical Supervision Qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
