Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - In-Patients
NHS AfC: Band 5
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities.听 DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer.听 Selection will be on a basis of merit.听 The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy.听 To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding 鈥 join an outstanding team!
Job overview
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 Cavendish community Hospital and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
Fenton Ward is a 10听 Bedded Ward providing care to inpatients requiring Rehabilitation, Complex Discharge Planning or End of life Care.
Fenton ward also provide an Iv day Service for community patients requiring intravenous therapy and blood transfusion.听
We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals.听听
Our Team consists of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Discharge coordinator and Ward Clarke as well as Housekeeping Staff.听 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 happy to consider both experienced and Newly qualified nurses 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鈥檚 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.
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Working for our organisation
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鈥檚 own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.听 听To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.听 You will need to register if you do not already have an account
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Evidence of recent training
Desirable criteria
- Student Mentor
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
- Evidence of research based/relective practice
- Knowledge of local and national priorities
Desirable criteria
- Long Term Conditions
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work weekend and bank holidays
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Casey
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01298212851
- Additional information
Anyone who would like to arrange a visit to the Ward can contact either Kate Casey ward manager or Nicola Carter, ward sister.
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