Lead Nurse - Early Intervention in Psychosis
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Early Intervention in PsychosisGrade NHS AfC: Band 6Contract PermanentHours Full time - hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm)Job ref -ACC-7- Site Bayheath HouseTown ChesterfieldSalary £, - £, Per annum, 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 are seeking a dedicated, motivated, and compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse to become part of the North Derbyshire Early Intervention Service, recognised as a top performer by NCAP.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge in early psychosis care, while working closely with service users, their families, and a supportive, collaborative team of professionals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with people referred into the service and with their family members in order to promote optimism and potential around vocation and independence.
This post will entail the care co-ordination for service users from the age of - who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis and adopting the policies and philosophy of the service and sharing the team vision. You will be expected to :
Be responsible and accountable for your own practice and have a legal responsibility to service users, colleagues and employers.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Develop knowledge of the early intervention service and take part in appropriate training for the role.
Take part in the yearly NCAP audit.
To support with the duty function and complete initial assessments of new referrals.
As a lead nurse, you will have demonstratable RMN post registration experience and be able to demonstrate post registration study and development.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have demonstratable expertise in care planning and risk assessment.
To be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to your colleagues and students.
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
You will be expected:
12. To be willing to engage in appropriate training for the role.
13. Care co-ordinator for services users experiencing a first episode of psychosis and to have an active role in working with families.
14. Be involved in on going learning in the team and with it's goals and vision.
15. Take an active role in the clinical team meetings.
16. To be able to travel across a wide area.
Previous experience of working in an Early Intervention Service would be beneficial but not essential. A full induction and orientation to the service will be provided to the successful candidate.
We are looking for a team player who values therapeutic work and is committed to making a meaningful impact. Our goal is to continually improve and provide outstanding Early Intervention services across Derbyshire.
This role involves supporting individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and contributing to the continued success of our service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
17. Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Experience working within mental health
19. Ability to build up good therapeutic relationships built on trust and respect
20. Ability to work with other professional agencies
21. Willing to engage in appropriate training for role
22. Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk
Skills
Essential criteria
23. Excellent communication skills
24. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
25. Experience of mentoring/supervising others
Knowledge
Essential criteria
26. Awareness of and interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services
Further details / informal visits contact
NameRyan WarwoodJob titleService ManagerEmail numberAdditional information
North Derbyshire Early Intervention Service
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