Band 5 Nurse

Band 5 Nurse

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Central and Wessex region are looking for a dynamic, organised and efficient Band 5 Nurse to work within our Primary Health Care team at Larkhill Medical Centre. The role offers full‑time hours of 37.5 hrs per week.

• Onsite gym
• Free parking
• Onsite shop
• Access to NHS pension

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team (MDT) delivering primary‑care nursing, including elements of occupational health. The role involves working with the Senior Practice Nurse or Senior Medical Officer and, depending on qualifications and experience, will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate assessment, treatment, screening and advice to patients within their professional competence and in accordance with DPHC clinical guidelines and protocols.

The responsibilities are outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. In brief, the role requires assessment and management of a broad patient population, coordination with allied health professionals, and participation in continuous service improvement activities.

DPHC is part of the Ministry of Defence, which works to deliver high‑quality healthcare to the Whole Force – regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors – across 650 sites worldwide. The Ministry of Defence is committed to diversity, flexible working and supporting staff through various maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave schemes.

Applications will be assessed against the essential criteria set out in the Job Description. Short‑listed candidates will be invited to an interview where they will be assessed against the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and other competency requirements.

DPHC values a workforce that respects the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. The Ministry of Defence and DPHC embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. The Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) is available for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. All applicants are encouraged to indicate any additional help or reasonable adjustments required for the recruitment process.

• Registered Nurse on sub‑Part 1 (RN1/RN(A)) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
• Provide your membership registration number in your application.

• Answer Yes or No to the following:
  Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or left a role but would have been dismissed for such conduct had you continued?

• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Safeguarding Level 3, or be willing to undertake training.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements (security check). Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

Minimum salary: £31,049 to £33,487 per year (pro‑rata for part‑time).

Contact: dbscivper