Community Staff Nurse | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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
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
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave and a robust NHS pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives while being part of a CQC rated 'GOOD' organisation that values innovation and teamwork.
