Job summary
- Main area
- Older People's Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm)
- Job ref
- 383-OPC-4466-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Andrew's House
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Nurse - Older People's Community Care
NHS AfC: Band 6
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for 2 full time Lead Nurses has arisen to join the busy and dynamic Derby City OA CMHT.
We are looking for clinicians who have a specific interest and passion for the care of older adults.
The team provides assessment, treatment and care for patients who experience organic and/or functional illnesses, as well as support to their carers.
This role involves holding a caseload of people with a mental health condition (functional or organic), assessment and intervention work, alongside other clinical members of the team. The post holder will have opportunity to develop leadership skills and to have a role within the team of a link worker or champion (eg. student placement link worker, medicines champion, clozapine link worker).
Within the team, the Lead Nurse will work with other Nurses, NMPs, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nursing and Psychology Assistants, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors and Administrators to provide the best care for the population we support.
Main duties of the job
The role of Lead Nurse can be challenging and varied with the management of a complex caseload, completion of initial assessments, undertaking the role of duty worker, attending CST meetings and being part of the team's Care Homes Project.
The successful candidates will need excellent communication skills, the ability to complete thorough assessments, including safety assessments, be able to produce person-centred care plans with a living well/recovery focus and work within the CPA framework.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' 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 LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Derby City OA CMHT is a friendly and dynamic team of experienced staff.
The successful candidates will receive clinical and management supervision on a regular basis, and will be supported to develop as a leader personally and professionally.
- Carrying a complex caseload.
- Assessing service users with a functional/ organic illness and formulating care plans in the diverse area on Derby City.
- Undertaking duty; triaging referrals, communicating with other disciplines and signposting to the appropriate services.
- Supervising staff.
- Being actively involved with the care homes project and CST meetings.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Person specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/ Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of service receiver and carer involvement activity
- Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion.
- Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Computer literate
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring mental health needs
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning
- Knowledge and application of Mental Health Nursing assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Experience working with Older Adults
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in the community as an RMN
- Experience liaising with and working with Care Homes
Values
Essential criteria
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Value & support other people
- Value learning and innovation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kylie Jones
- Job title
- Acting Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 123 4011
- Additional information
Option 2 for Older Adults
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 134410 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)
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