Lead Nurse - Community (Older People)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Lead NurseGrade NHS AfC: Band 6Contract PermanentHours Part time - hours per week (Must be able to work a Tuesday for the MDM)Job ref -OPC-8- Site Bayheath House, Rose Hill WestTown DerbyshireSalary £, - £, pa, pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing //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 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 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 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.
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:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion.
13. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
14. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
15. Computer literate
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential criteria
16. Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
17. Experience of supervising staff and students
18. Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
19. Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
20. Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning
Values
Essential criteria
21. Compassionate
22. Be responsive, listen and positive
23. Engage and Encourage
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
24. Registered RMN
25. Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
26. Mentorship or equivalent
Further details / informal visits contact
NameLynsey CockertonJob titleService ManagerEmail number0 2