Lead Nurse - Community (Older People)

Integrated Care System; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Band 6 Lead Nurse to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Chesterfield. This role involves managing a complex caseload of individuals over 65, conducting assessments, and supporting junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and a relevant nursing qualification. Flexible working options and a commitment to professional development are provided.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Access to employee assistance programme

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs.
• Experience of supervising staff and students.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage a complex caseload.
• Conduct initial assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop collaborative care plans.

Skills

Understanding team dynamics

Ability to build effective relationships

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Registered RMN

Degree/ Diploma in Nursing

Mentorship or equivalent

Job description

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Band 6 Lead Nurse (RMN) to join Chesterfield Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our supportive team.

The CMHT is a busy and dynamic team, supporting individuals over the age of 65 with both organic and functional mental illness.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for their caseload, manage 'duty' responsibilities and be part of the wider MDT.

They will need to support patients with a range of mental health conditions, offering both assessment and intervention.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to progress their leadership skills.

This is a permanent 22.5hr per week post and the successful candidate will need to be able to work a Tuesday.

Main duties of the job

The role of Lead Nurse includes supporting and managing a complex caseload, initial assessments, assessing risk, developing collaborative care plans, undertaking the role for duty worker, administering depot injections, attending CST meetings and working closely with our partners in health and social care.

As a Lead Nurse there is a requirement to support and develop student nurses and to supervise junior members of the team.

The successful candidates will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, with access to professional development.

In the Older Peoples Division, development of knowledge and skills is actively encouraged, with training opportunities supported wherever possible.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills

• 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

Knowledge/ Experience

• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
• Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning

Values

• Be responsive, listen and positive
• Engage and Encourage

Attainment/ Qualifications

• Registered RMN
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
• Mentorship or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.