Registered General Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Long- and short-term assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Assigned consultant

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a locum Registered General Nurse for the Ministry of Defence at DMRC Stanford Hall. The assignment runs for 21 weeks with a 16-hour week, including leadership of a ward team, supervising staff and coordinating patient care in a 24-hour unit.

The role requires NMC registration with an in-date PIN and safeguarding qualifications; PVG/Access NI where applicable, with no visa sponsorship offered. Priority to those with ward experience and UK work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC registration with an in-date PIN.
• Safeguarding training Level 3 in date with certification.
• PVG/Access NI or equivalent membership where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care without supervision, prioritising workload.
• Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care on the ward.
• Act as team leader and coordinate the ward with senior and junior staff.
• Allocate and supervise all staff to cover 24-hour ward workday.
• Lead a team using clinical expertise and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Ward leadership

Clinical supervision

UK Nursing Registration

Education

Nursing Degree (BSc)

Job description

This locum Registered General Nurse post is an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at DMRC Stanford Hall, placed through Military Medical Personnel for 21 weeks. The work centres on leading a ward team, supervising staff and coordinating patient care across a 24-hour unit, with rotation between complex trauma and neurological rehabilitation as needed. Its 16-hour week makes it a short, defined commitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care without supervision, prioritising own workload
• Supervise and coordinate the delivery of patient care on the ward
• Act as team leader and coordinate the ward, supporting senior and junior colleagues
• Allocate and supervise all staff to cover the 24-hour ward workday
• Lead a team using clinical expertise and apply evidence-based practice to all care
• Work in a multidisciplinary role within the chain of command, liaising with other professionals
• Work in Complex Trauma Rehabilitation or Neurological Rehabilitation as service needs require
• Ensure self and subordinates gain the clinical experience needed to perform competently
• Support junior staff in professional development
• Order and maintain medical supplies, including drugs, dressings and equipment
• Work within own level of competence and scope of practice
• Remain accountable to the clinical lead and Deputy OC Nursing while on duty

What's required

Qualifications

• Safeguarding children and young people and safeguarding adults training up to Level 3, in date with certification

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Level 1 Registered Nurse with an in-date PIN and no restriction of practice
• Comply with the NMC Code of Conduct

Experience

• At least 3 years of nursing experience within the last 5 years in a ward environment

Checks & eligibility

• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship
• Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement

Other

• Comply with JSP 950 Medical Policy

What's offered

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned consultant who supports you through application and assignment