Job summary
We have a new opportunity for a Band 7 District Nurse to join our Lister House District Nursing team in Derby City based at Coleman Health Centre. You will benefit from working alongside our existing, experienced District Nurse and Senior Community Nurse as well as the wider Integrated Community Team, to deliver high quality nursing care across Derby City offering a varied and vibrant demographic.
This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified District Nurse with a passion for Community nursing and a wealth of Community experience . The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and have a desire to develop their leadership skills in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this job are 50% Leadership/teaching and 50% Clinical. As such the successful applicant will split their time between supporting the team clinically and line managing the Senior Community Nurse and the Team.
In addition they will lead on developing nursing services within Derby City and implementing change alongside their fellow District Nurses, Clinical leads and the wider City leadership team.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main duties, please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main duties, please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice District Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of recent post registration/professional learning
- Prescribing Qualification ( either V100, V150 or V300)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of national and local policy in relation to community health services.
- Understanding of partnership and integrated team working
- Proven track record of leading change and influencing practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership and ability to manage a team
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Practice District Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of recent post registration/professional learning
- Prescribing Qualification ( either V100, V150 or V300)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of national and local policy in relation to community health services.
- Understanding of partnership and integrated team working
- Proven track record of leading change and influencing practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership and ability to manage a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
