Staff Nurse

Job summary

How would you like to be part of an organisation rated in the top 100 in the country by the 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?

If you are - we want to hear from you

We have an opportunity on Heanor ward at Ilkeston Community Hospital to recruit a post holder who is able to deliver high-quality care with excellent clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration.

After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview -

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached 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

DCHS is a forward-thinking organisation and we aspire to deliver excellent standards of care, professional development and offer many opportunities to progress.

If you are seeking a new opportunity, then we welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

RGN Evidence of recent training

Desirable

Student Mentor

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda Evidence of research based/relective practice Knowledge of local and national priorities

Desirable

Long Term Conditions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to work weekend and bank holidays

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