Overview
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic Band 6 Practice Nurse to join our friendly, vibrant and fast paced organisation here at Regional Medical Facility, RAF Cosford. This role is offered at 37.5 hours 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. Applicants must hold a current car driving licence to attend Regional Meetings/provide peer support/attend regional training events etc. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team delivering primary healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health. The role will involve working alongside the Band 6 (B6) Practice Nurse and Senior Medical Officer within the medical facility (MF) and will be a focal point for Primary Health Care nursing issues within area of practice. You must be able to work unsupervised and provide nursing care to the MF population at risk. The post holder will hold 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. You will provide specialist high-quality person-centred care which always considers 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.
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.
Responsibilities and duties
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team delivering primary healthcare nursing including elements of occupational health. The role will involve working alongside the Band 6 (B6) Practice Nurse and Senior Medical Officer within the medical facility (MF) and will be a focal point for Primary Health Care nursing issues within area of practice. You must be able to work unsupervised and provide nursing care to the MF population at risk. You will hold an individual caseload, and through consultation identify, assess, and diagnose patients with complex health needs, minor injuries, minor illnesses, and specific diseases within your level of competence. You will provide specialist high-quality person-centred care which always considers people\'s 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 your professional competence and in accordance with Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) clinical guidelines and protocols.
Benefits
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* An inclusive working environment
* An NHS Pension
* Access to a gym
* Cafe, barbers and convenience store
* Free on site parking
* Mess dining facilities
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