Total 10 job vacancies by DCHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


Advancing Practice across Derbyshire is growing at a considerable pace. The challenges of support for trainees at both enhanced and advanced Clinical Practice in UTCs is widely recognised. Enhanced level practice is an area which we are focussing on for the coming year as we are keen to ensure that there is a defined training structure and access to capability framework for colleagues working at this level of practice.

We are excited to offer this opportunity either on 12-month fixed term contract or secondment arrangement for a qualified and experienced ECP (enhanced community practitioner) to join our growing Multi-Professional Practice Education Team to work as a Practice Educator for UTC Enhanced Practitioners. The role is 37.5 hrs per week, worked across Mon - Fri. We will need successful applicants to be willing to work flexibly and to travel as our trainees are Derbyshire-wide. Geographical areas and restrictions can be discussed and negotiated within reason and both remote and virtual working ensures that travel is done only where necessary.

To be eligible for the role applicants must have completed both Advanced Physical Assessment and non-medical Prescriber training and have at least 2 years' experience in practice in an ECP (community) role.

These roles are currently advertised for a period of 12 months, however, there may be an opportunity to become permanent.



The role will involve meeting with individual trainees in their clinical setting to undertake the role of practice educator, support with commencement and progression with a portfolio of evidence of capability and providing 1:1 roving supervision sessions within their clinical setting to support with workplace-based assessments. The successful applicant will have a key role in enhancing this service delivery and helping to evaluate and expand it further.

The successful applicant will have the benefit of becoming part of the Multi-Professional Practice Education Team for peer support and networking, and training around supervision skills and requirements etc will be offered as part of induction process.

These sessions support continuing professional development and training for the range of clinicians working at and towards a level of Enhanced or Advanced clinical practice as described by NHSEngland. This will include clinical practitioners working in the four urgent treatment centres.

Educators will be expected to:
• Support development of clinical reasoning and decision making
• Guide development of clinical assessment skills
• Undertake work-place based assessments to provide structured feedback to form part of a portfolio of clinical capability for practitioners

Feedback to trainees and educational leadership team regarding progress and any concerns or difficulties

Derbyshire Community Health Services is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The Multi-Professional Education Team is a growing, supportive team which is dedicated to supporting training for Advancing practice across Community and Primary care settings. We are keen to grow further to meet the training needs of increasing numbers of trainees by adding more educators from a range of professional backgrounds who are passionate about supporting our multi-professional trainees.

For informal enquiries/discussion please contact Clare Hermans, Advanced Practice Education Lead,clarehermans@nhs.net, tel: 07912789426

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Job description attached.

The educational component may involve direct work with patients and their carers either in person or remotely, however the main focus is to support the clinical practice and development of DCHS clinicians and so supervision, mentoring, support and education will form the bulk of the role. This may be in providing 1-1 support shadowing a trainee during their usual duties, undertaking Workplace Based Assessments (WPBAs) or reviewing patients together in a community ward, Urgent Treatment Centre, clinic or care home setting.

As a qualified ECP practice educator the post-holder may be asked to provide input for trainees undertaking non-medical prescribing and clinical assessment training modules and as part of this may be asked to take the role of Practice Supervisor or Clinical Mentor for particular trainees. Appropriate training and support for undertaking these roles will be provided as required.

In addition to 1-1 support for clinicians, post-holders may also be asked to facilitate small group ‘learning from practice’ groups to facilitate learning from and reflection on practice and other small group teaching groups around clinical skills and examination development. There is also the opportunity for larger group teaching sessions, currently delivered remotely, to be developed and delivered on topics of specific interest and expertise, contributing to a rolling programme of clinical education on clinical practice and non-medical prescribing.

It is expected that the team will mostly be self-managing whilst supported by the Clinical Director for Multi Professional Education who oversees job planning, workforce development and appraisal for the team. It is also hoped that the Practice Educators will participate in the development of a learning network of Practice Educators and Community Clinicians working across Derbyshire.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Practice Facilitator to support our clinical patient facing staff in practice has become available.

The purpose of this role is to ensure theoretical learning is consolidated in practice by competencies sign offs and support.

DCHS are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be enthusiastic about providing an intensive support programme for new and existing staff.

You will be an experienced clinician and have excellent communication, IT and clinical skills with the ability to work well within a team and independently.

You will have a keen interest for supporting and developing others, using up to date evidence based practice, sharing knowledge and skills to consolidate the theoretical learning into practice.

The NHS workforce continues to be central to the successful NHS response in these challenging and unprecedented times.

Travel will be required.

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 8 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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

Co-ordinate the delivery of evidence-based education and training within the clinical environment , acting as a resource to facilitate the development of professional and clinical skills across the Trust

Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate educational/ training programmes and study days to meet the clinical educational requirements across the Trust. Utilising a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to meet all learning styles

Contribute to delivery of role specific training as directed by the Lead Nurse for Clinical and Professional standards as

Work clinically alongside staff at all levels to facilitate and sign off the achievement of competencies relevant to their role and achieve competence following clinical skills training

Assist clinical managers with the management of poor performance including the development of action plans, working alongside staff to facilitate the achievement of objectives/ competences, providing feedback to the individual and their Manager at regular intervals

Ensure effective and tactful two way communication of complex and sensitive information, related to individual’s

To be able to use advanced communication skills of persuasion, motivation, coaching, modelling and other training interventions as

To have an understanding and ability to overcome the barriers to

To be able to present complex information to large groups of staff providing education, training instruction or guidance as appropriate to

Contribute to the maintenance of accurate training records utilising ESR, as evidence of education provided to staff within the clinical learning Providing regular updates to senior colleagues as required.

Utilise Information Technology systems in the design and delivery of education programmes, including, intranet, e-learning podcast

Contribute to the content and design of competency documents/ teaching aids / strategies pertinent to speciality

Working with Mandatory Training Manager / specialist trainers and service leads regularly review the training/educational requirements of clinical staff at all levels within the trust to ensure that the needs of patients can be met

Assist in the development and maintenance of national initiatives related to education and continuing professional development such as the Care Certificate, and Nursing Revalidation and clinical skills

In liaison with senior colleagues, assist with the PDR (appraisal) process, in particular supporting the implementation and achievement of personal development plans, achievement of skills and clinical competence for staff offering support, guidance and advice in accessing education/training as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

Are you interested in working in the Speech and Language Therapy team?

We currently have an opportunity to work with adults who require support with communication, eating and drinking and swallowing.

Our Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post is full time and will be based at The Royal Derby Hospital , working across the acute wards, with a range of patients.

This is a six month fixed term contract, funded to support the team during a busy winter period.

Please note:It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract
• Assist the SLT in providing a clinical service (assessment and treatment) to a SLT caseload
• Weekly assistance in the video fluoroscopy clinic.
• Carry out programmes of therapy under the supervision of the SLT within a clinical team
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in line with RCSLT professional and Trust standards.
• Participate in training in area of clinical experience
• Demonstrates duties to new starters and less experienced SLTAs, and other support staff.
• Understand the rationale behind therapy tasks and activities set by the SLT based on basic theory of speech language development/breakdown.
• Develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding for children and adults.

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?

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.

This post involves working under a Service Level Agreement at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, for Derbyshire Community Health Services.

Our Vision:

“To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work”

Our Values:
• To get the basics right
• To act with compassion and respect
• To make a difference
• To value and develop teamwork
• To value everyone’s contribution: “everyone matters”.

Please 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.

Patient Care:
• Assist in the planning and delivery of SLT interventions.
• Run therapy groups under the direction of a SLT.
• Make modifications within programmes to suit clients or circumstances
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient’s circumstances, including due regard for cultural, linguistic and cognitive differences.
• Advise and support health, social care and other support staff on how to deliver SLT programmes
• Ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity to offer a mixed adults (0.4 WTE) and children’s( 0.6 WTE) dysphagia role within our DCHS SLT team that works under a service level agreement at UHDB.

This unique post will work across the breadth of the lifespan including neonatal intensive care, children’s hospital, adult medicine, and adult intensive care. This role is expected to require development and therefore opportunities such as video fluoroscopy training and tracheostomy training will be offered. SLTs who have more adult orchildren’s experiencewill be given the opportunity to upskill in the less developed clinical area.

This role will be an integral part of both the adult and paediatric teams and will have opportunities to expand skills and leadership development in both.

Please make contact if you would like to discuss this role.

We are looking for an HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapist.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.



You will be proficient in your abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with assessment and therapeutic abilities, including dysphagia management in this specialist area.

You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.

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.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Please see attached 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

Provides a clinical service to adults with communication/eating/drinking and swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings, including stroke, general acute and rehab areas.

In addition, you are required to have a specialist interest agreed with the line manager.

This post will specifically work with neuro outpatients 3 days a week and acute inpatients 2 days a week.


This advert closes on Thursday 22 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist with specialist skills in paediatric dysphagia to work across the City and County team and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Royal Derby Hospital.

The role would be combined with a Derby city community caseload providing a clinical service to children and young people with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes .







All our therapists work with children who have a wide range of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking needs. The specialist area of interest for this post is in paediatric dysphagia. You will need to have post graduate experience of working with children under 12months and children over 12 months with eating and drinking needs.

You will be a HCPC registered and be mobile between locations.

They will be proficient in their abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with a proven ability to provide leadership and support within an SLT service.

You will work alongside a friendly team of SLTs, SLPs and SLTAs, with line management support from an SLT team leader, as well as having access to clinical supervision and relevant CPD opportunities.

You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.





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.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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.




This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic B5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our children's SLT team in the City team .

The post is in the Derby city team and based at Coleman Street Health centre .

We would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified SLTs.

There is dedicated support from a Speech and Language Therapist , experienced in coaching and developing Speech and Language Therapists at the start of their career. Our Band 5s believe this support is invaluable and gives them the best start to working in the NHS.

You will be part of a team providing a clinical service to children and young people with communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes. Some children may also eating, drinking, swallowing difficulties

What our colleagues say about working in DCHS SLT :

"I love the varied caseload, support from colleagues, team working with assistants & practitioners, strong leadership in the service, and good relationships with educational settings"

" The service has great flexible working opportunities"

" There is lots of support available from specialists, approachable team members and good internal/external training opportunities"

"We have regular support on Microsoft teams chats and virtual meetings, as well as time to meet face-to-face at the office. There is a dedicated mentor for new Band 5 SLTs and a Band 5 peer support network"

We mainly work in local educational settings, using a collaborative approach to support families and keyworkers to understand their children's needs and how best to support them.

This involves direct assessment, as well as providing programmes and implementing environmental strategies.

We are a welcoming and caring team with excellent support structures in place for all colleagues.

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.



Please 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.


This advert closes on Thursday 8 Aug 2024

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic B5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our children's SLT team in the City team .

The post is in the Derby city team and based at Coleman Street Health centre .

We would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified SLTs.

There is dedicated support from a Speech and Language Therapist , experienced in coaching and developing Speech and Language Therapists at the start of their career. Our Band 5s believe this support is invaluable and gives them the best start to working in the NHS.

You will be part of a team providing a clinical service to children and young people with communication/eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes.

What our colleagues say about working in DCHS SLT :

"I love the varied caseload, support from colleagues, team working with assistants & practitioners, strong leadership in the service, and good relationships with educational settings"

" The service has great flexible working opportunities"

" There is lots of support available from specialists, approachable team members and good internal/external training opportunities"

"We have regular support on Microsoft teams chats and virtual meetings, as well as time to meet face-to-face at the office. There is a dedicated mentor for new Band 5 SLTs and a Band 5 peer support network"

We mainly work in local educational settings, using a collaborative approach to support families and keyworkers to understand their children's needs and how best to support them.

This involves direct assessment, as well as providing programmes and implementing environmental strategies.

We are a welcoming and caring team with excellent support structures in place for all colleagues.

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.



Please 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.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


Calling all Band 5 Registered Nurses!

We have a vacancies for Community Nurses.

We have roles available for you within our Derby City Community Teams.

Are you looking for a move to community nursing or indeed a move to a different community locality?

Are you a experienced nurse?

Then come and join us.

We are professional, skilled and friendly District Nursing teams, who want to make a difference to our patients lives by providing and facilitating evidence-based nursing care.

Opportunities on this team don't come around often, we have a very low turn over of staff with this post becoming available due to staff progression. The successful candidate will join a supportive and nurturing environment.

We are based at Coleman Street Health Centre and Village Street in Derby

We provide training and education for the successful candidate. DCHS is a great place for development, for aspiring leaders we have learning opportunities, support secondments into Band 6 roles and the option to apply to undertake the Specialist Practitioner Qualification (DN course).

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.

Please contact us for a chat or to arrange a visit.

Provide 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 Nurses 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.

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.

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

Please 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

Responsible for the assessment, implementation of treatment and the development of programmes of care for designated patients and provide feedback/escalate discussion regarding meeting patient need through
supervision/monitoring processes.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Mar 2024

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic highly motivated team member to work supporting the Integrated Community Services management team in Wound Clinics across all localities.

This post will primarily be based on site at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, with the expectation to travel across the county on a regular basis to support Integrated Community Team Leader's and the Integrated Community Team Manager.

In addition to this there is an expectation that the successful applicant will attend meetings across DCHS, supporting the management team as needed.

This role is to support the staff-facing structure of the Wound Clinics, providing administrative support to managers and staff, in a busy and ever-changing environment.

We would welcome informal visits/chats.

Please make it clear in your application how you will meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Support the Integrated Community Manager and Integrated Community Team Leaders.

Have a flexible approach to undertake duties and travel to sites in Derbyshire on occasion to support administration functions e.g. minute taking, arranging meetings,

Managing staff sickness and wellbeing processes.

Submitting orders for the service.

Collecting and submitting data to various platforms e.g. ESR, AMAT.

To be competent and confident with Microsoft Office.

Effectively communicate with staff groups across Derbyshire by email, text, and telephone.

To manage tasks in a timely manner, keeping records up to date and working as part of a wider team.

Prioritise your daily workload and provide efficient and reliable administrative support.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Team player.

Support with recruitment processes and ordering.

Working collaboratively with other senior admin undertaking day to day tasks.

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.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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

To provide a responsible, supportive and professional administrative and secretarial service and support to the Integrated Community Manager and Integrated Community Team Leaders covering the DCHS Wound Clinics.

To work in partnership with the wider Management Administrator team within DCHS Wound Clinics.

To support the Senior Management Team as required to ensure the maintenance of a high-quality DCHS Wound Clinic Service.




This advert closes on Monday 22 Jan 2024

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced leader to join the Specialist Autism Team as a Clinical Operational Manager.

We are looking for individuals who share our strong value-based approach and have an understanding of the support needs of people Autism, who are at risk of an acute hospital admission or placement breakdown.

The individual will have strong leadership skills to be able to lead a team through a time when many of our service users are in crisis.

The Trust is working closely together and in collaboration with the wider Joined Up Care Derbyshire organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team and contribute to an integrated service development.

The Clinical Operational Manager in The Specialist Autism Team will have a key role in continued development of the service, working closely with managers, community services, multi agencies, third sector and other key stakeholders, to support individuals who are in crisis or require an intensive community response; aiming to maintain adults with autism to stay within their own home setting where possible.

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.

Please see the attached, full job description for further details. Please ensure when completing supporting information in the application form that you use the person specification to ensure you cover all aspects of this for shortlisting.

(You will be one of two Clinical Operational Managers. Roles will be discussed and delegated once you are in post.)

You will operationally manage and clinically lead a specialist health service for adults with mental health issues, complex/ challenging behaviours and autism and lead on the development of the service .

You will provide high quality operational management and clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working with this complex group.

You will provide support, guidance and supervision to the team taking a lead role in the most complex cases.

You will take operational responsibility of the team and ensure staffing across the service working closely with the other clinical operational managers in the service, other managers and clinical leads in the service.

In conjunction with IST operational manager take operational responsibility for the 24 hour crisis resolution service. Where necessary and in agreement with post holder provide ad-hoc on-call cover.

You will monitor service provision and evolution in a changing social and economic environment.

You will support the team to provide an effective service in both planned and crisis work.

You will provide operational management into the team, supporting evidence-based practice to the highest possible standard, mindful of national and local policies, guidance and legal frameworks.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024