Job overview
Would you like to work with us?
We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our North Hardwick Core Community District Nursing Team to complement our current staff. The post could also involve working across other teams in North East Derbyshire
There has never been a more exciting time to join DCHS which is one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country – one that is also among the very best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well established team
So please apply to join our team today!
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 District Nurse 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to use transport as you will be expected to travel across the Derbyshire County visiting patients’ homes and across the county to access meetings and training
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT Skills
- Written and recording skills
- Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
- Ability to assess, plan and implement care
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
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse (District Nurse Team) with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Bolsover District Nursing Team. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (covering maternity leave). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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