Job summary Do you want a new challenge in the community? Are you an autonomous Nursing Associate who can provide patient-centred care in the patient's home? Or are you a newly qualified Nurse Associate that has a learning focus and a passion for community care. We are a professional, skilled and friendly District Nursing teams who work safely with our patients in the Chesterfield and Dronfield area. We want to make a difference to our patients lives by providing evidence-based nursing care. We provide training and education for the successful candidate and are a team that likes to learn together with regular teaching sessions and information sharing to ensure our standards of nursing are high. There has never been a more exciting time to join DCHS which is one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff. So please apply to join our team today Main duties of the job Provide high quality nursing care to our patients in our local community to keep them safe at home, prevent hospital admission and support hospital discharge home. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity. Provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the Community Nursing team in the management of the health care environment. Implement/refer to the relevant services as appropriate. Work closely with the Integrated Community Teams/GP surgeries and local acute Trusts. 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. During the pandemic response, we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 842-CCD-5092-24 Job locations Various vacancies available in Chesterfield Walton Hospital Chesterfield S40 3HW Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification Education, Qualifications Essential Nurse Associate qualification / working towards NMC registration / working towards Desirable Community experience Wound Care experience Lower Limb training Experience and Knowledge Essential Working in health and or social care environment Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing Following treatment plans Risk management and safeguarding MDT or integrated team working Desirable SystmOne experience or other electronic patient documentation system Skills and Attributes Essential Effective time management Ability to delegate effectively Communication Desirable Doppler Assessments Understanding of lower limb compression bandaging Aptitude and Personal Qualitie Essential Team player but able to work alone. Flexible and able to use own initiative Reliable and professional Person Specification Education, Qualifications Essential Nurse Associate qualification / working towards NMC registration / working towards Desirable Community experience Wound Care experience Lower Limb training Experience and Knowledge Essential Working in health and or social care environment Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing Following treatment plans Risk management and safeguarding MDT or integrated team working Desirable SystmOne experience or other electronic patient documentation system Skills and Attributes Essential Effective time management Ability to delegate effectively Communication Desirable Doppler Assessments Understanding of lower limb compression bandaging Aptitude and Personal Qualitie Essential Team player but able to work alone. Flexible and able to use own initiative Reliable and professional 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Various vacancies available in Chesterfield Walton Hospital Chesterfield S40 3HW Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)