Main area Lead Nurse Crisis Practitioner in Older People's Mental Health. Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26.5 hours per week (weekends and Bank Holidays) Job ref 383-OPC-7229-26
Site Scarsdale Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59
Are you a Mental Health Nurse with a passion for improving the quality of life of people living with dementia?
Would you like to be part of a team that goes above and beyond in delivering innovative and holistic care in order to do this?
Then the Dementia Rapid Response Team welcomes your application!
Based in Chesterfield, our service promotes a person-centred and non-pharmacological approach to support older adults living with a diagnosis of dementia, who may be experiencing or approaching a crisis in their mental health.
We cover Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.
The aim of the service is to assist in maintaining the independence and dignity of those living with dementia, with the ultimate goal of preventing hospital admission where possible.
In addition the DRRT can support early discharge from hospital, working closely with carers and relatives to facilitate this.
The service operates a service 365 days a year, Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm and 9am–5pm at the weekends and Bank Holidays.
The successful candidate must have a full UK driving license and be able to travel across a large geographical area.
You will:
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.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website.
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The service consists of a multi‑disciplinary team working with older adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
The service acts as an alternative to hospital, facilitating early discharges from the acute setting and preventing hospital admissions where ever possible and appropriate.
The team will work with a shared caseload; providing short term, intensive interventions.
We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of this excellent service, someone who is focused on making a positive difference to people’s lives.
There is an expectation that as a Lead Nurse, you will be able to make complex decisions, lead a shift, cover duty and formulate detailed assessments and person‑centred care plans to assist in the prevention of hospital admissions where appropriate.
Personal development will be supported and encouraged through appraisal, regular supervision and access to training opportunities.
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.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
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.