Band 5 Nurse

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a nurse for a job share role at their Colchester facilities. The position offers 18.75 hours weekly, with essential responsibilities including maintaining patient records, assessing health needs, and administering treatments. Candidates should have a professional nursing qualification and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This role does not require relocation and involves a two-week work rotation.

Qualifications

• Professional training to degree/diploma level is required.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential.
• Evidence of Hepatitis B immunity is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records in line with NMC Standards and local guidelines.
• Assess patients with stable health needs and evaluate outcomes.
• Triage and treat minor injuries and illnesses.

Skills

Professional or clinical knowledge

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Education

Degree/diploma level training

Job description

Job Summary

Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive and dedicated organisation delivering excellent care to military personnel.

This job share role offers 18.75 hours per week as part of the Colchester Group Practice based at Merville Barracks, Colchester and The Military Correctional Training Centre (MCTC). Cover may be required at other facilities within the Colchester Combined Practice (Wattisham & Woodbridge) as business needs dictate.

Work pattern: a two‑week rotation – Week 1: Thu/Fri all day, Wed morning; Week 2: Thu/Fri all day, Wed afternoon.

Job Locations

Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain written and electronic records in line with NMC Standards, Defence Medical Services policy and local guidelines.
• Assess patients with stable health needs, develop individual care plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Triage and treat minor injuries/illnesses according to evidence‑based practice, PGDs and agreed policies.
• Provide technical nursing treatments such as venepuncture, ECGs, eye/ear care, wound management, suture removal and assist with minor surgery.
• Administer immunisations and monitor medications in accordance with SGPL, DGAMS, DPHC policy and legislation.

Selection Process

Application Stage

• CV: Demonstrate required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the application form.

Interview Stage

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing
• NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB2 Assessment & Care Planning
• NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB5 Provision of Care

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interview dates will be confirmed later. There will be no reimbursement for travel expenses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional or clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
• UK professional registration – Nursing and Midwifery Council membership required.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Additional Information

Secure a security check and provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunity or serology. Successful candidates must meet security requirements before appointment.

Applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role does not require relocation, and sponsorship for a skilled worker visa is not offered.

Employer Details

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence