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DCHS Foundation Trust; Concordia (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join the Okeover Ward in an inpatient setting. The role welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses and requires excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills to deliver high-quality care to our patients.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care, support junior staff, and assist the Ward Manager in maintaining a safe and efficient care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in inpatient ward care preferred.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service demands.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care while preserving privacy and dignity.
• Guide junior staff in delivering high‑quality care.
• Assist Ward Manager in managing the healthcare environment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Staff Nurse - In-Patients | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

How would you like to be part of an organisation rated in the top 100 in the country by the Health Service Journal (HSJ)?

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026