Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to work weekend and bank holidays
- Other
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working in the community
- Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of research based/reflective practice
- Education / Qualifications
RGN
- Education / Qualifications
Evidence of recent relevant training
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Long Term Conditions
- Experience and Knowledge
Leg ulcer management
- Experience and Knowledge
Wound care and leg ulcer management
- Experience and Knowledge
palliative Care
Job overview
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge supporting patients in the community?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join the Swadlincote Community Nursing Team on a 12-month secondment/Fixed Term Flexible hours and working patterns may be considered for the right candidate.
This is an exciting time to join one of the country’s largest specialist community NHS providers, recognised by its own staff as one of the best NHS employers.
Apply today to join our team. We anticipate a high level of interest, so please ensure your application is completed promptly, as this vacancy may close early.
Main duties of the job
Our service deliver’s evidence-based care that supports patients to remain in their own homes.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with general practice, therapy services and home visiting colleagues.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, promoting self-care wherever possible while maintaining privacy, dignity and clinical effectiveness.
Provide guidance and support to junior staff in delivering high-quality care, while actively assisting the District Nurse/ Senior Community Nurses in managing the healthcare environment.
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
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.
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. 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 12 months (Community Staff Nurse- 12 Month Fixed Term). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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