Job summary
Would you like to work with us?
We are a looking for qualified nurses to join our Matlock District Nursing Team to complement our current team. The Matlock team is for a full time position of 37.5hrs based at The Whitworth Hospital.
This is a great opportunities to join one of our teams in the Derbyshire Dales.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality nursing care to our patients in our local community to keep them safe at home, prevent hospital admission and support hospital discharge home.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
Provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the Community Nursing sister/charge nurses in the management of the health care environment.
Implement / refer on to the relevant services as appropriate.
Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams/GP surgeries and local acute trusts.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (including newly-qualified and soon-to-be-qualified)
- Evidence of recent relevant training
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of working in the community
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
- Knowledge of local and national priorities.
- Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services
Desirable
- Experience of long term conditions
- Experience of Leg Ulcer management and lower limb assessments
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT Skills
- Written and recording skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement care
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
Other
Desirable
- Previous use of System one
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (including newly-qualified and soon-to-be-qualified)
- Evidence of recent relevant training
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of working in the community
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
- Knowledge of local and national priorities.
- Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services
Desirable
- Experience of long term conditions
- Experience of Leg Ulcer management and lower limb assessments
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT Skills
- Written and recording skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement care
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
Other
Desirable
- Previous use of System one
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
