Job summaryWe have a fantastic opportunity for Senior Community Nurses to join our nursing teams within both Greater and North PCN in Derby City Community Services. We are in a position to offer a variation of hours ranging from 22.5-30hrs This is an ideal opportunity for a registered nurse with varied community experience who wants to develop their leadership and caseload management skills in a supportive environment working alongside a District nurse.
Main duties of the jobAs a successful applicant you will require community nursing experience, knowledge of caseload management, with a high standard of community nursing knowledge and clinical skills. You will also require exceptional people skills and communication skills, with an ability to work as part of a multi - disciplinary team
You will be provided with support tailored to your needs to drive forward high quality care and team work; including a thorough induction programme, regular one to ones and peer supervision.
You will provide effective evidenced based care to a defined population/Primary Care Network. This is achieved through effective delegation, case load management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance/ line management of team members.
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, utilising your professional judgement at all times.
You will provide clinical leadership and line management to less experienced Nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
You will contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing within their Place, linked to the 10 year NHS plan.
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.
DetailsDate posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-7597-26
Job locations: Village Health Centre, Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8AL, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob 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, Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Student Mentorship
- Have undertaken or be prepared to undertake a leadership development programme
Experience & knowledgeEssential- Post-registration experience
- Caseload management experience
- Management of complex patients
- Experience in wound care, end of life care and catheter management.
Skills and AttributesEssential- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven managerial skills and experience of change management
- Evidence of previous leadership experince
- Able to travel between base and patient visits
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
