Ward Sister / Charge Nurse NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area
Mental Health Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Job ref
842-CHE-378-20
Site
Walton Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
AfC Band 6: £31,365-£37,890 pa
Closing
16/06/2020 23:59










The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

 Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!


 The Walton Unit is a 30-bedded assessment unit for older adults with organic illness; dealing with which can be both challenging and rewarding. 

 The team is passionate about the care they give and this is reflected in the ethos of the unit.

 Your job will be to provide sound clinical and professional leadership  and to be able to deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.

 You will need both energy and enthusiasm, along with a sound knowledge base surrounding the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the National Dementia Strategy and a genuine desire to make a difference.

 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

 We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

 DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

 Our values:

 1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

 The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the People Resource Team on 01332 564856, opt 1:1 or via dchst.peopleresourceteam@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.

 Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

 Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the resident labour market test. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UKVI website. From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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) will also be subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.

 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 Documents to download
JD+PS
T+C
Working the DCHS Way
Application Guidance Document
An Introduction to DCHS
The DCHS Outstanding Way
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions

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