Job summary
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.
Are you a motivated individual who strives to deliver excellent healthcare?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a large organisation working as part of a professional encouraging team?
Do you want to be part of a great organisation which has great additional benefits? Look no further!
This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, Job share will be considered, allowing for business needs, and will be reviewed annually.
Benefits:
- Paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank and Public Holidays)
- Free Parking
- Access to gym
- Local Amenities
Allowances:
- National Health Service Fixed Rate Regional Retention Allowance (RRA)
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
Main duties of the job
Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) are looking for a dynamic, organised, and efficient Band 6 Practice Nurse who will be working within our Primary Health Care team at RAF Benson.
As the successful candidate, you will work as part
of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, leading the delivery of primary
healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health.
Due to the nature of the business, it is essential that you have prior experience of
primary care. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
for more information.
We are searching for someone who is able to
work unsupervised, providing high-quality nursing care to the medical facility
population at risk holding an individual case load, and through consultation
identify, assess, diagnose, and manage the care of patients with complex health
needs, minor injuries, minor illnesses, and specific diseases within their
level of competence.
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 youve 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
Job Purpose:
Working as part
of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team (MDT) at our Medical Centres at RAF Benson & Abingdon delivering primary
healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health.
Working with
the Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) within the
medical facility (MF) and will be a focal point for Primary Healthcare nursing
issues within area of practice.
Working unsupervised and provide nursing care to the Medical Facility (MF)
population at risk.
Holding an
individual case load, and through consultation identify, assess and diagnose
patients with complex health needs, minor injuries, minor illnesses and
specific diseases within their level of competence.
Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- You will provide
specialist high-quality person-centred care which always
- Considering peoples safety, privacy and dignity
using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
- You will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate treatment,
screening and advice to patients within their professional competence and in
accordance with Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) clinical guidelines and
protocols.
- Providing expert clinical advice, leadership and
support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and
demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and
decision-making skills.
- Acting as a role model, delivering high quality
practice and promoting clinical effectiveness in care.
- Will have line management, training and clinical
supervision responsibilities for Military Medics, junior practice nurses,
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Please see the Job description and Person specification for
full details.
Selection process:
At application stage you will be assessed again the following:
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.
- Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
- The selection at sift stage will be based only on your CV
At interview you will be assessed again the following:
You will be presented with scenerios that encompass the following framework:
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB1 Promotion of Health & Wellbeing
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB2 Assessment & Care Planning
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB3 Protection of Health & Wellbeing
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment & Treatment Planning
- NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing
- NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK2 Information Collection & Analysis
- NHS General NHS G6 People Management.
A short presentation
will be expected at interview details of which will be sent to the
successful candidates prior to the interview date.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
When choosing your Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
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.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
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.
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.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
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.
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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Working as part
of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team (MDT) at our Medical Centres at RAF Benson & Abingdon delivering primary
healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health.
Working with
the Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) within the
medical facility (MF) and will be a focal point for Primary Healthcare nursing
issues within area of practice.
Working unsupervised and provide nursing care to the Medical Facility (MF)
population at risk.
Holding an
individual case load, and through consultation identify, assess and diagnose
patients with complex health needs, minor injuries, minor illnesses and
specific diseases within their level of competence.
Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- You will provide
specialist high-quality person-centred care which always
- Considering peoples safety, privacy and dignity
using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
- You will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate treatment,
screening and advice to patients within their professional competence and in
accordance with Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) clinical guidelines and
protocols.
- Providing expert clinical advice, leadership and
support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and
demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and
decision-making skills.
- Acting as a role model, delivering high quality
practice and promoting clinical effectiveness in care.
- Will have line management, training and clinical
supervision responsibilities for Military Medics, junior practice nurses,
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Please see the Job description and Person specification for
full details.
Selection process:
At application stage you will be assessed again the following:
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.
- Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
- The selection at sift stage will be based only on your CV
At interview you will be assessed again the following:
You will be presented with scenerios that encompass the following framework:
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB1 Promotion of Health & Wellbeing
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB2 Assessment & Care Planning
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB3 Protection of Health & Wellbeing
- NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment & Treatment Planning
- NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing
- NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK2 Information Collection & Analysis
- NHS General NHS G6 People Management.
A short presentation
will be expected at interview details of which will be sent to the
successful candidates prior to the interview date.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
When choosing your Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
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.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
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.
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.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
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.
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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced and competent in history taking and physical assessment and the triage & treatment of minor injury/illness. immunisation, venepuncture, ear care, audiology, travel medicine, wound care, cervical screening
- Experience of leading and promoting health and well-being clinics i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse, sexual health
- Experience of providing care to patients with chronic illnesses e.g. Asthma, Family Planning, Diabetes, CHD and hypertension ensuring continued maintenance of the Chronic Disease Register (dependant on population at risk)
- Experience of having provided mentorship and/or coaching to other staff
- Evidenced of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience working within Primary Healthcare
- Experience in occupational health and military occupational health and musculoskeletal medicine
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To be proficient in relevant Information technology (IT) systems subject to appropriate training being provided
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Quality improvement methodology or willingness to undertake training
- Registered non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake training
Provide your 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-Part 1 (RN1/RN(A)) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience working within Primary Healthcare
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced and competent in history taking and physical assessment and the triage & treatment of minor injury/illness. immunisation, venepuncture, ear care, audiology, travel medicine, wound care, cervical screening
- Experience of leading and promoting health and well-being clinics i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse, sexual health
- Experience of providing care to patients with chronic illnesses e.g. Asthma, Family Planning, Diabetes, CHD and hypertension ensuring continued maintenance of the Chronic Disease Register (dependant on population at risk)
- Experience of having provided mentorship and/or coaching to other staff
- Evidenced of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience working within Primary Healthcare
- Experience in occupational health and military occupational health and musculoskeletal medicine
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To be proficient in relevant Information technology (IT) systems subject to appropriate training being provided
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Quality improvement methodology or willingness to undertake training
- Registered non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake training
Provide your 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-Part 1 (RN1/RN(A)) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience working within Primary Healthcare
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
