Registered General Nurse

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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

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

• Comply with JSP 950 Medical Policy

• 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