Lead Nurse

Capita; Westbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £43,000

23 days holiday (27 with service)

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Discounts: retail, travel, wellbeing

Volunteer day

Job summary

Capita Recruiting Partnering Project in Westbury is seeking a Lead Nurse to oversee medical screening activities for Army assessment candidates. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure high standards of governance, and develop staff while delivering clinical assessments in a supportive environment.

The role offers a Monday–Friday pattern with no nights or weekends, a salary around £43,000, 23 days holiday (rising to 27), plus pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing discounts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full NMC registration and no restrictions.
• Experience in health screening or clinical assessment environments preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop a clinical team and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of medical screening activities.
• Develop medical screening staff through training and audits.
• Conduct and review clinical assessments and tests with accurate outcomes.
• Provide clinical advice and liaise with doctors and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain high standards of governance, patient care and infection control.
• Coordinate resources and clinic operations for daily delivery.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support those who serve. Shape the future of the British Army.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can lead a team, use your clinical expertise, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance?

Join us as a Lead Nurse at our Army Assessment Centre in Westbury, where you'll play a key role in supporting candidates on their journey into the British Army. Leading a dedicated team, you'll oversee the delivery of medical assessments in a professional, supportive and candidate-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to move away from the pressures of ward-based care, whilst continuing to make a real difference. With a Monday to Friday working pattern, no nights, no weekends and no on-call commitments, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while enjoying greater stability and flexibility.

Based in Westbury, this role is easily commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster, Salisbury and surrounding areas.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and overseeing the delivery of medical screening activities.
• Managing and developing medical screening staff, supporting training, auditing and professional development.
• Conducting and reviewing clinical assessments and medical tests, ensuring accurate outcomes and appropriate decision-making.
• Providing clinical expertise and advice, liaising with doctors and healthcare professionals as required.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient care, infection control and safe working practices.
• Coordinating medical resources, equipment and clinic operations to ensure smooth day-to-day delivery.

What we're looking for

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with no restrictions, sanctions or pending hearings.
• Experience within health screening, occupational health, primary care, military healthcare or another clinical assessment environment.
• An understanding of clinical testing equipment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, doctors and healthcare professionals
• Ability to prioritise workload, make sound clinical decisions and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

• Offering a salary of £43,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no nights or weekend shifts
• Opportunity to lead and develop a clinical team
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
• Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
• Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
• Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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