Senior Mental Health Lead Nurse – CMHT (Flexible)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working where possible

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Health service discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Ilkeston seeks a Lead Nurse to support a flexible CMHT service. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake mental health assessments, and develop collaborative care plans.

The role includes supervision of student nurses and junior staff, with regular professional development and supervision. The post requires RMN registration, nursing qualification, and relevant experience; driving and IT skills are essential, with a focus on Older Adults and CMHT

Qualifications

• Registered RMN with current NMC registration.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing with mentorship qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of supervising staff and students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a complex caseload and conduct initial assessments.
• Participate in duty system and maintain lone working awareness.
• Develop collaborative care plans and act as non-medical prescriber under supervision.
• Lead as professional/Care Co-ordinator for assigned patients.
• Provide clinical supervision and accountability to staff.
• Deliver core interventions and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).
• Ensure therapies match patient needs based on diagnosis and life stage.
• Promote health education and Carers assessments as appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date safety plans and CPA processes.
• Ensure personalised care plans with agreed outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomy and prioritisation

Car driver

IT competence

Older adult experience

CMHT experience

Education

Registered RMN

Nursing degree/diploma

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Job description

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Ilkeston seeks a Lead Nurse to support a flexible CMHT service. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake mental health assessments, and develop collaborative care plans.

The role includes supervision of student nurses and junior staff, with regular professional development and supervision. The post requires RMN registration, nursing qualification, and relevant experience; driving and IT skills are essential, with a focus on Older Adults and CMHT