Senior Community Nurse
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Job overview
We have a fabulous opportunity for a full time Senior Community Nurse (Band 6) based at Matlock and a part time Senior Community Nurse (Band 6) based at Ashbourne. To work in conjunction with the band 7 District Nurses.
Derbyshire Dales is a beautiful locality and this is an ideal opportunity for experience registered nurses, with varied experience and knowledge who would like to develop their leadership and caseload management skills in a supportive environment.
2 posts are available- 5hrs covering Matlock& Wirksworth Nursing Team - based at Whitworth Hospital
- 5hrs covering Ashbourne Nursing Team - based at St Oswald's Hospital
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would require community nursing experience, some knowledge of caseload management with a high standard of community nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
You will be provided with training and support tailored to your needs to drive forward high quality care and team work; including a thorough induction programme, regular one to ones, peer supervision, working within an MDT and clinical training.
Provide effective evidenced based care to a defined population/Primary Care Network. This is achieved through effective delegation, case load management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, utilising their professional judgement at all times.
Provide clinical leadership and line management to less experienced Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
To contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing within their Place, linked to the long term NHS plan.
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’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Have undertaken or be prepared to undertake a leadership development programme
Experience & knowledge
Essential criteria- Caseload management
- Community experience
- Proven clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in wound care, end of life care and catheter care
- Knowledge of Public Health agenda
- To have experience of student mentorship
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- Commitment to the development of clinical practice of others
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derbyshire in order to carry out required duties
- Able to work across 7 days
- IT Skills
- Proven managerial skills and experience of change management
- Previous knowledge of System one
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.