Band 5 Practice Nurse Primary Healthcare

Overview

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! Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) Central and Wessex region are looking for a dynamic, organised, and efficient Band 5 Practice Nurse who will be working within our Primary Health Care team at Barbary Combined Practice.

Working Hours & Location

The post will predominantly be based at Lyneham but there will be expectation to travel to Shrivenham medical centre as and when required. It offers full‑time hours 37.5 hrs per week. 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.

Benefits

• £NHS Pension
• Free Parking
• Access to Gym
• Onsite shop

Responsibilities

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. You will be 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, and manage the care of patients with complex health needs, minor injuries, minor illnesses, and specific diseases within your level of competence. Many of our practices are networked and linked to provide support to each other, and you may be requested to work at linked practice sites as part of your planned working schedule. Training and preceptorship will be provided to develop your skills and knowledge to work effectively in our teams. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Qualifications

Band 5 Practice Nurse status. Prior experience of primary care would be beneficial.