Overview
We have a fabulous opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Dementia Rapid Response Team. Applications are welcome from newly qualified nurses and students in their final year who are soon to qualify. We cover the Derby City and South Derbyshire area.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with Cubley Court, the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), and the Discharge team to ensure a smooth and safe transition for patients from the ward environment to community settings, such as the patient\'s own home or a care home.
* Maintain close links with Community Mental Health Teams, GPs, Social Care, and Care Homes.
* Employ a wide range of skills within a multidisciplinary team including Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dementia Specialist Support Workers, Psychologists, and a Consultant Psychiatrist to manage complex cases.
* Design individualised care plans tailored to each patient\'s needs, regularly reviewing and adjusting as conditions change.
* Conduct initial and ongoing holistic assessments covering mental status, cognitive abilities, physical health, social circumstances, and risk factors; involve families and carers to incorporate all perspectives.
* Implement risk management strategies and escalate concerns as necessary.
* Maintain detailed records of patient care, interventions, incidents, and outcomes with confidentiality at all times.
* Provide dementia care that bridges medical interventions and person-centred support, demonstrating clinical competence, empathy, adaptability, and teamwork.
* Receive regular supervision and participate in ongoing staff development and CPD opportunities as part of a robust appraisal process.
Qualifications and qualities
* The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, resourceful, caring, and possess excellent communication skills.
* Awareness of mental health and knowledge of working with older adults.
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to engage with families and carers.
Benefits and development
* Full induction to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence in all aspects of the post. Preceptorship is available for newly qualified staff.
* Regular supervision and support from the wider team.
* Structured learning and development opportunities; annual appraisal and ongoing training.
* Flexible working where possible, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years).
* Generous NHS pension scheme and health service discounts.
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits; access to employee assistance programme 24/7.
* Access to LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network; health and wellbeing opportunities.
* Structured learning and development opportunities.
How to apply
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB. This will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site; you may need to register if you do not already have an account.
About the employer
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking Trust that puts patients at the heart of everything and works within a set of trust values for patients and staff. The Trust carries out complex assessments, supervision for junior staff, reviews of patients in their own homes or care homes, and supports carers.
Visa sponsorship note
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, we will comply with sponsorship requirements for overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route. Please note, without NHS service, you may commence at the bottom of the pay band which may not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship. For eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, refer to the GOV.UK website.
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