Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills and Attributes
Able to work weekend and bank holidays
- Experience and Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
- Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of research based/relective practice
- Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge of local and national priorities
- Education, Qualifications and Training
RGN
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Evidence of recent training
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Long Term Conditions
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Student Mentor
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)?
We are looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses as we are driven to add value to our team. Applications from newly qualified nurses are welcome
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.
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 clerk as well as housekeeping staff. The team is managed by the ward manager and ward sister and is overseen by our clinical service lead. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do.
Our patients journey is our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, skills, 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.
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 Staff Nurse - In-Patients with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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