Practice Nurse

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP); London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is seeking a Locum Practice Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, Carterton, Oxfordshire.

The role is 30 hours per week with an hourly rate of £28.28, closing date 06 December 2026. The successful candidate will deliver primary health care within a Defence framework, participate in multi-disciplinary teams, and meet essential nursing standards and PAR needs.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 with NMC and hold a valid PIN.
• Minimum of two years post-registration experience in PHC.
• Minimum of one year post-registration in Band 6 or higher in PHC within the last three years.
• In-date for BLS, Anaphylaxis, AED and IPC with certification.
• Must have Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation Training with certification or proof of competency.
• In-date for Immunisation and Vaccination annual update with certification.
• In-date and certified in Venepuncture, Travel Health, Minor Injuries/Illness Essentials, and related areas.
• Must have safeguarding training up to Level 3.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering PHC services and Occupational Health to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) Population at Risk (PAR).
• Provide routine clinics as directed by Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician / Senior Nurse to meet PAR needs.
• Develop and implement programmes of care and service delivery within scope of practice; utilise IS for audit and evaluations.
• Conduct nurse-led clinics with communication to senior clinicians and external agencies as required.
• Coordinate line management, supervision and development of other nurses and support staff; ensure practice within scope.
• Undertake mandatory training per DPHC guidance for Locums/Agency staff.
• Maintain patient safety and support governance activities.
• Demonstrate competence to issue medications via PGDs and PSDs as per Joint Service Policy.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

PHC experience

BLS & AED certified

Immunisation & Vaccination trained

Venepuncture

Safeguarding training (level 3)

Job description

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 06 December 2026

We are looking for a Locum Practice Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is a locum role (30 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoDservice personnel.

Hourly rate £28.28

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the DefencePrimary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to theDefence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician /Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of theorganisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of programmesof care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising InformationSystems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct serviceevaluations.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patientsin the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with seniorclinicians, outside agencies and disciplines as required.
• To contribute to, and if acting as the Lead Nurse to co-ordinate,in association with the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician, the line management,supervision and development of other nurses / untrained personnel and ensureindividuals work within their individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as setout in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training forLocums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcaregovernance activity.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and OurBenefits:

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

Military Medical Personnel offer anattractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive ratesof pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

Flexibilityoflong- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniformsprovided (if required)

A PVG membership(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required forthis role.

Free mandatorytraining

Weekly payments

Assigned anexperienced consultant who will support you throughout your application andwill continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receiptof satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor workvisas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as avalid visa with no restrictions on hours

Dueto the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essentialcriteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the DefencePrimary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to theDefence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician /Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of theorganisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of programmesof care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising InformationSystems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct serviceevaluations.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patientsin the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with seniorclinicians, outside agencies and disciplines as required.
• To contribute to, and if acting as the Lead Nurse to co-ordinate,in association with the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician, the line management,supervision and development of other nurses / untrained personnel and ensureindividuals work within their individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as setout in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training forLocums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcaregovernance activity.
• To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issuemedications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions(PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriateby the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a valid, in date Personal Identification Number (PIN) and not be subject to any restrictions of practice
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must have a minimum of two years post registration experience in PHC practice.
• Must have a minimum of one years post registration in a Band 6 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) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must have completed Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation Training in accordance with national immunisation and vaccination standard training requirements (Public Health England) and either:
• a. be able to provide certification; or
• b. be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for Immunisation and Vaccinations (dated within the last 12 months).
• Must be in date for Immunisation and Vaccination annual update e-learning training (to include young children if engaged within a family practice) and be able to provide certification.
• Must be in date and able to provide certificates of training/qualification/update, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for:
• -Venepuncture
• -Travel Health
• -Minor Injuries
• -Minor Illness / Common PHC Presentations Essentials of Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions (Asthma; COPD; CHD; Diabetes; CVD; Hypothyroid)
• -Evaluation of the deteriorating patient e.g. use of Medical Early Warning Systems (MEWS).
• -Child Health in Primary Care (only if working in a families practice as identified in the Demand Order)
• -Cervical Cytology Sample Taking (only if working in a Medical Facility where an essential requirement / skill gap is identified within the Demand Order)
• -Preparation for Mentorship; Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (SLAiP); Mentorship and Assessment in Practice; Clinical Supervision or equivalent
• -Travel health.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)