Community Staff Nurse
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Community Staff Nurse
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge supporting patients in the community?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join the Swadlincote Community Nursing Team on a 12-month secondment. Flexible hours and working patterns may be considered for the right candidate.
This is an exciting time to join one of the country's largest specialist community NHS providers, recognised by its own staff as one of the best NHS employers.
Apply today to join our team. We anticipate a high level of interest, so please ensure your application is completed promptly, as this vacancy may close early.
Main duties of the job
Our service deliver's evidence-based care that supports patients to remain in their own homes.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with general practice, therapy services and home visiting colleagues.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, promoting self-care wherever possible while maintaining privacy, dignity and clinical effectiveness.
Provide guidance and support to junior staff in delivering high-quality care, while actively assisting the District Nurse/ Senior Community Nurses in managing the healthcare environment.
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
About us
We are a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic team who work closely with our therapy colleagues to provide a holistic integrated service that enables and educates our patients to remain independent in their own homes, whenever possible, to prevent hospital admission and support a safe discharge home.
This is increasingly important as care for patients become more community-focused.
Our purpose in Derbyshire 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.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-CCS-7623-26-A
Job locations
Swadlincote Health Centre
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON 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
- RGN
- Evidence of recent relevant training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in the community
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
Desirable
- Long Term Conditions
- Leg ulcer management
- Wound care and leg ulcer management
- palliative Care
Other
Essential
- Able to work weekend and bank holidays
- Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of recent relevant training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in the community
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
Desirable
- Long Term Conditions
- Leg ulcer management
- Wound care and leg ulcer management
- palliative Care
Other
Essential
- Able to work weekend and bank holidays
- Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
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
Swadlincote Health Centre
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Swadlincote Health Centre
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Integrated Community Team Lead
Mrs Sarah Harley
07812671326
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-CCS-7623-26-A
Job locations
Swadlincote Health Centre
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AE
United Kingdom
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