Practice Nurse

We are looking for a Locum Practice Nurse to cover

an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Chester Medical Centre, in Chester, Cheshire.

This is a locum role (37 hours per week) and the

successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD

service personnel.

Pay

rates:

Hourly rate - £28.28 per

hour

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence

Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)

services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the

Defence 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 the

organisation and the PAR.

• To be involved in the development and implementation of programmes

of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising Information

Systems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct service

evaluations.

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients

in the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with senior

clinicians, 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 ensure

individuals work within their individual scope of practice.

• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set

out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for

Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

• To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcare

governance activity.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our

Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a

specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum

civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of

Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on

military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an

attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive rates

of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer

a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of

long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms

provided (if required)

A PVG membership

(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for

this role.

Free mandatory

training

Weekly payments

Assigned an

experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and

will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt

of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work

visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a

valid visa with no restrictions on hours

Due

to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential

criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28.28 an hour

Umbrella

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Q0004-42756-1

Job locations

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 4BD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence

Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)

services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the

Defence 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 the

organisation and the PAR.

To be involved in the development and implementation of programmes

of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising Information

Systems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct service

evaluations.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients

in the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with senior

clinicians, 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 ensure

individuals work within their individual scope of practice.

To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set

out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for

Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcare

governance activity.

To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue

medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions

(PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate

by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence

Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)

services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the

Defence 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 the

organisation and the PAR.

To be involved in the development and implementation of programmes

of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising Information

Systems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct service

evaluations.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients

in the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with senior

clinicians, 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 ensure

individuals work within their individual scope of practice.

To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set

out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for

Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcare

governance activity.

To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue

medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions

(PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate

by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 4BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 4BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence

Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC)

services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the

Defence 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 the

organisation and the PAR.

To be involved in the development and implementation of programmes

of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; utilising Information

Systems (IS) to interrogate/support clinical audit and conduct service

evaluations.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients

in the provision of nurse led clinics, including communication with senior

clinicians, 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 ensure

individuals work within their individual scope of practice.

To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set

out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for

Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.

To maintain patient safety and support and promote healthcare

governance activity.

To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue

medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions

(PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate

by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.