The Nurse will work as part of a multi disciplinary primary healthcare team delivering general medical services and elements of occupational health to military personnel. Under the guidance of the Medical Officer, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for the provision of clinical treatment, screening and advice to patients in accordance with NMC and MOD guEssential

Must be registered with the NMC and hold a valid Personal Identification Number (PIN), and satisfactory previous experience at Band 5.

Minimum of one year’s post registration experience in Primary Health Care practice.

Experienced and competent in Immunisation, Venepuncture, Audiology.

Competent in history taking, clinical examination, keyboard/computer skills.

First Aid Level 2

Chronic Disease Management (asthma, hypertension, diabetes)

Travel Health

Vaccinations

Weight management

ECG Taking

Management of minor injuries and illness’s

Desirable

Experience in relevant areas, e.g. Occupational Health nursing, clinical supervision, Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (or equivalent), Travel Medicine, Cervical Cytology, Asthma Diploma, Chronic Disease management - diabetes and asthma, etc. Well woman (including smears) family planning

Competence in audiometry, smoking cessation, ear syringing and vaccination.

idelines and protocols. Development of programmes of care, ability to perform audits and conduct searches