Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Staff Nurse - In-Patients

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

How would you like to be part of an organisation rated in the top 100 in the country by the Health Service Journal (HSJ)?

Are you able to demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills with a willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service?

Are you passionate about providing the highest quality of care to our patients?

If you are committed to excellence in healthcare and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Ripley Community Hospital and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

Okeover Ward is a 16 Bedded Ward providing care to patients requiring Rehabilitation, Complex Discharge Planning or End of life Care.

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Our Team consists of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Discharge coordinator and Ward Clarke as well as Housekeeping Staff. The Team is Managed by the Ward Manager and Ward Sister and is overseen by our Matron. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do.

We are looking for an experienced nurse as we are driven to add value to our team.

Our patients journey is our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, kindness and passion to join us in this focus.

Main duties will include:

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.

To provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the Ward Manager in the management of the health care environment.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7048-26-A

Job locations

Okeover Ward

Clifton Road

Asbourne

DE61DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached 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 and Training

Essential

  • RGN
  • Evidence of recent training

Desirable

  • Student Mentor

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
  • Evidence of research based/relective practice
  • Knowledge of local and national priorities

Desirable

  • Long Term Conditions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work weekend and bank holidays
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • RGN
  • Evidence of recent training

Desirable

  • Student Mentor

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
  • Evidence of research based/relective practice
  • Knowledge of local and national priorities

Desirable

  • Long Term Conditions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work weekend and bank holidays

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 (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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Okeover Ward

Clifton Road

Asbourne

DE61DR


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Okeover Ward

Clifton Road

Asbourne

DE61DR


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Natalie Swift

natalie.swift1@nhs.net

01335230047

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7048-26-A

Job locations

Okeover Ward

Clifton Road

Asbourne

DE61DR


Supporting documents

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