Job summaryWould you like to work with us?We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our Staffa and Limes Core Community District Nursing Team, on a 12 month fixed term basis. The post could also involve working across other teams in North East Derbyshire and South Hardwick.
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.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well established team
So please apply to join our team today!
Main duties of the jobProvide 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 District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.
Implement / refer on to the relevant services as appropriate.
Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams/GP surgeries and local acute trusts.
About usOur 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.
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
DetailsDate posted 01 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 Full-time
Reference number 842-CCS-7736-26
Job locations Staffa and Limes District Nursing Team
Alfreton Primary care centre
Alfreton
DE55 7AH
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential- NMC registered Nurse (including newly-qualified and soon-to-be-qualified)
- Evidence of recent relevant training
Experience and Knowledge RequiredEssential- Experience of working in the community
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
Desirable- Experience of long term conditions
Skills and AttributesEssentialOtherEssential- Ability to use transport as you will be expected to travel across the Derbyshire County visiting patients' homes and across the county to access meetings and training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
