Lead Nurse - Early Intervention Service (Adult Community) Join us on our mission

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Long Eaton is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. In this role, you will manage a caseload and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide support and interventions for individuals aged 14-64 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Flexible working arrangements and ongoing training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for training and development

Disability Confident Employer status

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people who have experienced a first episode psychosis.
• Ability to engage in comprehensive care planning and safety assessing/planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of psychosis and general mental health.
• Manage a caseload of First Episode Psychosis (FEP).
• Use psycho-social interventions including family intervention.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Overview

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 have 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 embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into our DNA and pride ourselves on 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 who are 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of psychosis and general mental health.
• Be actively involved in weekly MDT meetings.
• Manage a caseload of First Episode Psychosis (FEP).
• Complete extended assessments.
• Use psycho-social interventions including family intervention, carer education and support and CBTp informed practice.
• Engage in comprehensive care planning and safety assessing/planning.
• Safeguarding adults and children.

About the role

We are on a mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives and to make 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' a great place to work. The Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service supports people aged 14-64 in the Derby area. The multi-disciplinary team includes Lead Mental Health Nurses, Senior Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Support Workers, Community Support Workers, Youth & Community Workers and Team Administrators. The team works together to achieve the best outcomes for the person and their family/social network using evidence-based interventions. The service adopts a 'family first' and biopsychosocial approach to care and supports people into education, training, volunteering and employment, social groups/activities and physical health outcomes for holistic care. There are opportunities for further training and development within the role.

Requirements

• Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity?
• Are you passionate about supporting people who have experienced a first episode psychosis?
• Join the Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Derby.

Team and environment

Join a supportive, friendly and diverse team. The multi-disciplinary team collaborates to achieve the best outcomes for the person and their family/social network. The team works with people aged 14-64 and operates with a family-first, biopsychosocial approach. We support people into education, training, volunteering, employment and social activities, and we focus on improving physical health outcomes as part of holistic care.

Benefits and working arrangements

There are opportunities for flexible working arrangements. The organisation supports flexible patterns including job share or part-time working where feasible. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and will consider reasonable adjustments for recruitment. DBS check costs are funded by the individual, with initial costs covered by the Trust and deducted from the first month’s salary. If you require support in completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team at 01332 564856, option 1, or email [email protected].

Important notes

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.