Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
Please note, Due to a high volume of applications received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay
Are you keen to add to your skills?
Are you eager to make a difference?
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly team. We are expanding our skills together and are waiting for you to join us!
We are passionate about enabling our patients to receive the right care in the right place and strive to provide staff with development opportunities.
We love to make a difference and give our patients a positive hospital experience, if you do to then please contact us to arrange an informal visit where you will be very welcomed!
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 are one of the first organisations in the country to implement the amazing Nursing Accreditation Assessment system called Quality Always which allows us to deliver high-quality, safe care at all times.
We are looking for a Staff Nurse to help drive forward our bespoke DCHS Quality Always on Alton Ward at Clay Cross Hospital.
Alton Ward is currently a 12-bedded ward that delivers rehabilitation care and complex discharge planning to our frail elderly population embedding the 6 Cs in everything that we do.
This post is a permanent inpatient position within DCHS.
Main duties of the job
DCHS is a forward-thinking organisation and here at Clay Cross we aspire to deliver excellent standards of care, professional development and offer many opportunities to progress county-wide within a number of services, which could include community nursing, quality department.
We are seeking a Staff Nurse who is able to deliver excellent clinical and organisational skills. The post holder will be dynamic and have a clear vision of what excellent patient care looks and feels like.
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 healthcare environment.
This is an exciting time moving forward in DCHS and you could be a part of the future.
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 6 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
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Evidence of recent training
Desirable criteria
- Leg Ulcer Management (N18)
- Continence Care
- Palliative Care
- Infection Control
- Tissue Viability Management
- Student Mentorship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Written and recording skills
- IT Skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Francesca Casolo
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 252915
- Additional information
Please contact ward manager Francesca Casolo 01246 252915 or Ward Sister Hollie Hanson 01246 252916 for an informal visit or any additional information
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