Lead Nurse - Adult Community Mental Health, Derby City Well Being Team (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Lead[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives as a Lead Nurse in Adult Community Mental Health. This role offers the opportunity to support individuals with complex mental health needs, providing assessments and care coordination. You will benefit from robust supervision and ongoing training while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to flexible working, excellent benefits, and a focus on staff well-being, this position is perfect for those passionate about empowering others and driving recovery in the community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Incremental pay progression

Health service discounts

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Structured learning and development opportunities

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Access to LGBT+ and BAME networks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must hold a Mental Health nursing qualification and have post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and community setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with mental health needs through assessments and care coordination.
• Work with a caseload and provide mentorship to staff and students.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing Qualification

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

Mentorship

Community Work Experience

Education

Nursing Registration with the NMC

ENB 998 or Mentorship Training

Job description

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Lead Nurse - Adult Community Mental Health, Derby City Well Being Team

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Lead Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) Job ref 383-ACC-5674-25

Site Derby City Wellbeing Service, 1st Floor, St Andrews House Town Derby Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59

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

It is an exciting time to work in the Derby City Wellbeing Service for Adults of Working Age, as we are in a period of transformation in line with the Community Mental Health Framework (Living Well).

This post will be offer support to adults with both long and short term needs, offering CORE assessments and care co-ordination to people with SMI and people with complex mental health needs

We are based just a short walk from Derby City Centre with opportunities to work from home some of the time.

We will offer you robust clinical and managerial supervision, as well as ongoing training, whilst supporting you to develop within your role/ interests, with support from our clinical lead, peers and manager.

We seek individuals who are warm, engaging and focussed on person-centred care.

You must hold a Mental Health nursing qualification and have experience post qualification and will be a good communicator, demonstrate respect and dignity.

We focus on empowerment and recovery for the service user and their families.

We are have a spacious office environment, with free parking and good facilities. We have a strong focus on staff well being and are known as a welcoming and supportive team.

We would welcome and recommend informal visits or a discussion with the appointing manager with prior arrangement to meet our team prior to application / interview.

Main duties of the job

The post will entail working with people who are experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health and enabling them through their recovery journey.

Ideally you will have experience of community work and working with people with enduring and complex mental health needs. You will work with a caseload of service users and support the duty function within the team.

You will need thorough knowledge of the Care Programme Approach and be able to demonstrate expertise in risk assessment, care planning and management working in a community setting.

It is essential that you have good communication skills and that you operate as a well-integrated member of our friendly, multi-disciplinary team, maintaining a person-centred focus.

As a lead nurse, you will have demonstrable RMN post registration experience and be able to demonstrate post registration study and development.

You will also need to demonstrate expertise around NMC nurse competencies.

You will be expected to be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to other staff and students.

You will need to have the ability to transport yourself and service users across a wide geographical area without compromising service needs.

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
• 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.

Person specification

NMC

• Nursing registration with the NMC
• Evidence of on going professional development
• ENB 998 or mentorship training

Experience

• Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting
• Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk
• Experience of working within a community team
• Evidence of group skills

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience of mentorship/ supervising staff
• Evidence of holding a caseload

knowledge

• Awareness of Living Well/ CMHT transformation

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Mandy Lymer Job title Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 123 4011 Additional information

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