Job Description

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the Named Nurse and/or in supporting the care of all patients on the ward.



As a RMN/ RNLD, you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required; ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff on the ward.



You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.



Snowdrop ward is an 18 bedded unit for the care and treatment of older adults with organic mental health needs, we could write a lot here about our successes and the things we most are proud of, but come and have a look for yourselves, we would be happy to tell you about them and discuss the things we can do to support your career and remind you just how rewarding the work can be.



Leadership



Ability to create a professional culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting the service and Dementia strategy and direction.



Patient Care



To provide and maintain a high standard of skilled nursing care



Strategy and Service Development



To participate in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care on the ward



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.



Join 'Team Derbyshire Community' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.



CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

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

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

Health and wellbeing opportunities



Structured learning and development opportunities



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