Registered Mental Health Nurse (Older People's Community Care)

Transformation Unit; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave/year plus bank

Bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Chesterfield Central Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. The post focuses on caring for older adults with functional or organic illnesses and delivering person-centred care.

The role is part-time (30 hours per week) with flexible shifts; you will assess, plan and deliver care, support medications, and participate in MDT meetings in a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a Nursing Professional Body.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of older adult service users.
• Formulate care plans for functional/organic conditions.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Support medication initiation, titration and reduction.
• Be passionate about working with older adults.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Interpersonal relationships

Education

RMN registration

Nursing degree/diploma

Nursing professional body membership

Job description

Main area Mental Health Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday; 9-5 (set 4 days to be negotiated)) Job ref 383-OPC-7791-26

Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield OA CMHT Town Chesterfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro anum rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Registered Mental Health Nurse (Older People's Community Care)

NHS AfC: Band 5

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

We have a fabulous opportunity for an RMN to join the busy and dynamic Chesterfield Central Older Adult Community Mental health Team.

We are looking for a clinician who has 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a CPN can be challenging and varied with the management of a caseload, which will include patients with both functional and organic diagnosis.

You are likely to support patients by administering depots, monitoring medications, providing support from various psychological approaches, and supporting people to access services or support in the community.

The role also involves attending CST meetings within local GP surgeries, MDT meetings, supporting students and nursing assistants, as well as the wider team.

The wider team is very supportive and nurturing, and there will be opportunity to shadow nurses and OTs in their daily duties in order to expand your knowledge and skills - for example, shadowing duty or an initial assessment.

The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, the ability to complete safety assessments, be able to produce person-centred care plans.

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.

• Carrying a caseload
• Working with service users with a functional/ organic illness and formulating care plans.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary setting
• Support medication initiation, titration and reduction
• Be passionate about working with older adults

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or soon to be an RMN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
• Membership of a Nursing Professional Body

Skills

• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good planning, organising and decision- making skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
• Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
• Awareness of Nursing assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
• Evidence of service receiver and carer involvement activity
• Commitment to client recovery and person-centred practice
• Understanding of Nursing Professional Code of Conduct, revalidation and core skills, and their application in practice
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Awareness of professional and ethical issues
• Awareness of Clinical Governance
• Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area
• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice
• Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice

Values

• Respectful and Build Trust
• Be responsive, listen and positive
• Dignity
• Value and support other people
• Engage and Encourage
• Value Learning and Innovation

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.

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.

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.