via indeed · 26 June 2026 ·today

Community Nurse

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield Part-time
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Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge, or an opportunity to make a real difference supporting patients in the community?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to recruit two Registered Nurse on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis to provide maternity leave cover within South Hardwick, with working hours available across South Normanton.

Hrs available \-

Alfreton will be 22\.5 hours

You will be joining friendly, supportive community nursing team who work closely together to meet the needs of our housebound population, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and supporting people to remain safely in their own homes.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your community nursing skills within a well‑established service, at a time when community care continues to play a vital role in supporting patients and the wider health system.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country, and one that is also recognised as one of the best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff.

Please apply to join our team today!

The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care to patients in their own homes, working as part of the South Hardwick Community Nursing Service.

This post is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis to provide maternity leave cover, with working hours available at both South Normanton and Clay Cross.

This role supports patients across the community, including those accessing community support beds, with a focus on promoting recovery, independence, and a safe return to their own homes wherever possible. You will be expected to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care, encouraging self‑care while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and choice.

An important aspect of the role includes providing advice, guidance, and support to junior staff, and actively supporting the District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse in maintaining a safe and effective clinical environment.

You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Therapy Services, General Practice, and specialist services, contributing to coordinated, patient‑centred care across the pathway.

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

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