Lead Nurse in Dementia Rapid Response Team (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Crisis Practitioner in Older Peo[...]

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team focused on improving the lives of those with dementia. This role as a Lead Nurse in the Dementia Rapid Response Team offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community. You will engage in innovative, person-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness, ensuring that older adults receive the support they need during critical times. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting chance to grow your career in mental health nursing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual appraisal and ongoing training

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Confidential employee assistance program

Access to various employee networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Structured learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing with a focus on older adults.
• Ability to develop detailed assessments and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of a flexible community service.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Community Nursing

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of MHA and Capacity Act

Education

Post-qualification Mental Health Nursing Experience

Supervision Training

Tools

EPR System

Job description

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Lead Nurse in Dementia Rapid Response Team

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Crisis Practitioner in Older People's Mental Health. Grade: NHS AfC Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays). Job ref: 383-OPC-5454-25-A

Site: Albany House, Derby. Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro-rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 07/05/2025 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 noted 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 culture. We pride ourselves on a “People First Culture” where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, celebrates differences, and feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues representative of the local community. We welcome applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with diverse characteristics and experiences.

Job overview

Are you a Mental Health Nurse passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia?

Do you want to be part of a team that delivers innovative and holistic care?

The Dementia Rapid Response Team invites your application!

Based in Derby City & South Derbyshire, our service promotes a person-centered, non-pharmacological approach to support older adults diagnosed with dementia, especially during crises in their mental health.

We serve the Derby City and South Derbyshire area.

The goal of the service is to help maintain the independence and dignity of those living with dementia, aiming to prevent hospital admissions where possible.

Additionally, the DRRT supports early hospital discharge, working closely with carers and relatives.

The service operates year-round, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and weekends and bank holidays from 9 am to 5 pm.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

1. Employ a wide range of skills, developing expertise in managing complex cases as part of a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nurses, Dementia Support Workers, Psychology, and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
2. Be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive community service.
3. Travel independently across the catchment area, and occasionally outside it, as required.
4. Work a shift pattern that supports the service’s operation, which runs 7 days a week.
5. Undertake the Duty role: triaging referrals, allocating visits, preparing and delivering handovers, and ensuring colleagues’ safety and well-being.
6. Collaborate with a variety of professionals and agencies as part of the MDT.
7. Complete initial assessments of patients.
8. Apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act when necessary.
9. Assess risks and develop safety plans.
10. Formulate person-centered care plans emphasizing non-pharmacological interventions.
11. Participate in inpatient ward in-reach and attend 117 meetings.
12. Visit patients at home and in 24-hour care settings.
13. Use the EPR system for accurate documentation of assessments and treatments.

Working for our organization

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic team committed to making a positive difference.

We are rated 'Good' by the CQC, which praised our staff for compassion and kindness and our pride in the organization.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Annual appraisal and ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Confidential employee assistance program available 24/7
• Access to LGBT+, BAME, and Christian networks
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The service involves a multidisciplinary team working with older adults diagnosed with dementia, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges through short-term, intensive interventions.

We seek an experienced mental health nurse capable of making complex decisions, leading shifts, covering duty, and developing detailed assessments and care plans to prevent hospitalizations.

Personal development is supported through appraisal, supervision, and training opportunities.

Person specification

Experience

• Recent, relevant post-qualification mental health nursing experience
• Community nursing experience
• Experience working with older adults and those with dementia
• Up-to-date Personal Development Plan/Professional Portfolio

Qualifications

• Supervision trained
• Evidence of leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc.

Skills

• Knowledge of MHA, Capacity Act, and legal frameworks

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel between sites as needed

Additional Information

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements. Please discuss with us how we can accommodate your needs, including job sharing, part-time work, or other flexible patterns.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

For application support, contact the Recruitment Team at 01332 564856 (option 1) or email [e-mail].

DBS Checks

The cost of a DBS check is paid by the individual, with initial costs covered by the Trust and deducted from the first salary.

This job may close early if many applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a DBS disclosure.