District Nurse

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Band 7 District Nurse to join the nursing team in Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality community nursing care and will provide leadership and management support to less experienced nurses. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have community nursing experience and a relevant nursing qualification. The closing date for applications is 05 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in community nursing and student mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective evidence based care to a defined population.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and line management to less experienced nurses.

Skills

Community Experience

Excellent communication skills

Teaching/mentoring skills

Knowledge of research-based practice

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Relevant Nursing degree

Prescribing Qualification

Job description

District Nurse

The closing date is 05 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity in Derby City for a substantive Band 7 District Nurse. The successful candidate will join our Lister House nursing team within PCCO PCN working alongside our other Band 7 District Nurse and Band 6 Senior Community Nurse

Derby City covers a varied and vibrant demographic making each day interesting. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with varied experience who wants to develop their leadership and caseload management skills in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would require community nursing experience, some knowledge of caseload management with a high standard of community nursing knowledge and clinical skills.

You will be provided with training and support tailored to your needs to drive forward high quality care and team work; including a thorough induction programme, regular one to ones, peer supervision, working within an MDT and clinical training.

Provide effective evidence based care to a defined population/Primary Care Network. This is achieved through effective delegation, case load management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, utilising their professional judgement at all times.

Provide clinical leadership and line management to less experienced Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.

To contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing within their Place, linked to the long term NHS plan.

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.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Prescribing Qualification

Experience & knowledge

• Community Experience
• Experience of Student Mentorship

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice and quality
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Teaching/mentoring skills

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.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT