Band 6 Practice Nurse

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Royston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Practice Nurse in Royston. The role emphasizes primary healthcare, allowing for a better quality of life with no nights or weekends. Applicants must possess a postgraduate qualification in primary healthcare and relevant experience. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, free parking, and gym access. The estimated salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro-rated for part-time positions.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to the gym

Pay-as-you-dine facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary healthcare.
• Registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based patient care.
• Manage patients with chronic illnesses.
• Coordinate plans to meet patient health needs.

Skills

Primary healthcare experience

Patient assessment

Chronic illness management

Health promotion education

Education

Postgraduate degree or diploma in primary healthcare

Learning and Assessing in Practice qualification

Current BLS, AED, Infection Prevention and Control training

Job description

Band 6 Practice Nurse

The closing date is 05 January 2026

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

Are you a Band 6 Practice Nurse looking for an exciting role working alongside the military, with a better quality of life, no nights, no weekends, and numerous benefits and opportunities? If so, we are looking to appoint a professional and patient‑focused individual with a strong commitment to providing high quality service to work within our friendly team at the Bassingbourn Barracks Medical Centre, Royston. You may also be required to provide cover at other facilities within the Combined Practice, including Chicksands and RAF Wyton.

This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week. Part‑time candidates will be considered on a job‑share basis, with salary pro‑rated for part‑time hours.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits and Rewards

• A working culture that encourages inclusion and diversity
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to the gym
• Pay‑as‑you‑dine facilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, delivering primary healthcare nursing with elements of occupational health.

Working with the Senior Practice Nurse or Senior Medical Officer, the post holder will be a focal point for primary‑healthcare nursing issues within the area of practice.

Key responsibilities include: conducting patient assessments, diagnosing complex health needs, delivering treatment and advice, providing expert clinical advice, leadership and support, and contributing to operational and strategic development.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence‑based, cost‑effective and individualised patient care.
• Manage patients with chronic illnesses (e.g. asthma, diabetes, CHD, hypertension) and maintain the Chronic Disease Register.
• Undertake health and well‑being clinics (smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse) using health promotion and education skills.
• Take direct responsibility for the patient caseload, ensuring accurate care plans that reflect assessment and recommendations.
• Coordinate the development of plans to meet patient health needs, including diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and health promotion.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in primary healthcare.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree or diploma in primary healthcare or equivalent clinical competence.
• Learning and Assessing in Practice qualification or equivalent training.
• Current BLS, AED, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding Level 3 (children and adult) or willingness to undertake training.
• Registered non‑medical prescriber or willingness to undertake training.

Registrations and Memberships

• Registered nurse on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register with membership number.

Behaviour

• Respond yes/no to any dismissal for gross misconduct or adverse decision within the last five years.

Applicants must meet the security requirements (security check) and provide evidence of hepatitis B immunity.

Minimum salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time). No relocation expenses.