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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (To include shift work and bank holidays.)
Job ref
842-CCD-5212-24
Employer
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Fenton ward
Town
Buxton
Salary
拢29,970 - 拢36,483 pa, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust logo

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

HSJ Best places to workThe Queen's Nursing Institute Member Organisation logo

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.