Community Staff Nurse

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge supporting patients in the community?, 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. 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 We are a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic team who work closely with our therapy colleagues to provide a holistic integrated service that enables and educates our patients to remain independent in their own homes, whenever possible, to prevent hospital admission and support a safe discharge home.

Our purpose in Derbyshire 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.

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression