Practice Nurse (Band 5)

We are looking for a Locum Practice Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Chicksands Medical Centre, in Shefford, Bedfordshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

• Must be Registered Nurse (A) Level 1 nurse with the NMC; hold a valid, in-date Personal Identification Number (PIN); and not subject to any restrictions of practice
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance
• Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration current experience in a Band 5 or higher grade in a Primary Healthcare (PHC) setting (within the last three years)
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS) Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Safeguarding Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training.
• Must hold certificates of training/qualification/update, or be able to provide proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant (either of which must be obtained within the last three years) in:
• Immunisation and Vaccination: (including children if engaged within a families practice)
• Venepuncture

• Flexible & adaptable with a proactive approach
• You will join and become part of a multidisciplinary team, working within well-equipped medical centres, dental centres or rehabilitation units where you will be valued as part of the Defence Medical Services team
• Deliver a professional & personal service at all times
• Ability to work alongside military personnel on Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force bases to deliver an exceptional standard of care for service personnel and their families (at some locations)

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post

• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application who will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.

We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Please note that MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.