Staff Nurse - In-Patients

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Okeover Ward, a 16-bed unit delivering rehabilitation, complex discharge planning and end-of-life care, is recruiting a Registered Nurse. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from enthusiastic nurses, including newly qualified staff, to join a supportive team.

Our team includes registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapists, under the ward manager and clinical service lead.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Provide advice and support to junior staff and assist Ward Manager in managing the healthcare environment.
• Be flexible to meet service demands and deliver high-quality patient care.

Job description

Okeover Ward is a 16 Bedded Ward providing care to patients requiring Rehabilitation, Complex Discharge Planning or End of life Care.

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Our Team consists of Registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, Discharge coordinator and ward clerk as well as housekeeping staff. The team is managed by the ward manager and ward sister and is overseen by our clinical service lead. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do.

Our patients journey is our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, skills, kindness and passion to join us in this focus.

Main duties will include:

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 health care environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses as we are driven to add value to our team. Applications from newly qualified nurses are welcome

Are you able to demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills with a willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service?

Are you passionate about providing the highest quality of care to our patients?

If you are committed to excellence in healthcare and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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.