About this role
Job summary
How would you like to be part of an organisation rated in the top 100 in the country by the Health Service Journal (HSJ)?
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. Join us at Ripley Community Hospital and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
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 Clarke 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.
We are looking for an Enthusiastic Registered Nurse as we are driven to add value to our team. Newly qualified nurses will be considered.
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.
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 description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
RGN Evidence of recent training
Desirable
Student Mentor
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda Evidence of research based/relective practice Knowledge of local and national priorities
Desirable
Long Term Conditions
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to work weekend and bank holidays
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Okeover Ward
Clifton Road
Asbourne
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)