Community Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Flexible working where possible

Yearly appraisal and training

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Swadlincote is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for a 12-month secondment or fixed-term post within the Swadlincote Community Nursing Team. You will assess and plan patient care in people’s homes, promoting self-care and working with general practice and therapy colleagues.

The role requires RGN/NMC registration, willingness to travel across a wide area with equipment, and the ability to cover weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• RGN registration with NMC.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Promote self-care while maintaining privacy, dignity and clinical effectiveness.
• Deliver evidence-based care that keeps patients safely in their own homes.
• Work closely with general practice, therapy services and home visiting colleagues.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Weekend/Bank holiday availability

Travel to wide area with equipment

Self-care promotion

Vehicle access for business

Education

NMC registration

Job description

A part-time Registered Nurse post on a 12-month secondment or fixed-term basis within the Swadlincote Community Nursing Team at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse assesses and plans individual care in patients' own homes, promoting self-care and working alongside general practice and therapy colleagues. The role also involves guiding junior staff, covering weekends and bank holidays, and driving across a wide area with equipment. Flexible hours may be considered for the right candidate, and RGN registration is required.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care
• Promote self-care while maintaining privacy, dignity and clinical effectiveness
• Deliver evidence-based care that keeps patients safely in their own homes
• Work closely with general practice, therapy services and home visiting colleagues
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff
• Assist the District Nurse and Senior Community Nurses in managing the healthcare environment
• Travel across a wide geographical area, often carrying equipment
• Use a suitable vehicle for business purposes

What’s required

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent relevant training

Registration & licences

• NMC registration
• RGN registration

Experience

• Experience of working in the community

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of research-based or reflective practice

Other

• Able to work weekends and bank holidays
• Able to travel across a wide area with equipment
• Access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Nice to have

• Experience of long-term conditions
• Leg ulcer management
• Wound care and leg ulcer management
• Palliative care

What’s offered

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression