Registered Community Mental Health Nurse (Older People)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area NursingGrade NHS AfC: Band 5Contract PermanentHours Full time - hours per week (Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm)Job ref -OPC-5- Site Dale Bank ViewTown SwadlincoteSalary £, - £, 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
Calling all Newly-Qualified, Registered Mental Health Nurses or Nurses who would like a new challenge
Have you considered a challenging but rewarding job working with a diverse range of people; being involved closely with families, advocating for the needs of others and working with an amazing team?
Then this opportunity is absolutely for you!
An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse has become available in the South Derbyshire and Dales Community Mental Health Team.
We are an experienced and professional team, dedicated to the goal of providing excellent care for the Older Adult population.
As a team, we are a friendly and supportive; ensuring that we operate with professionalism and inclusivity.
Due to the broad geographical area this post covers the post holder will need to demonstrate that they can travel within the area frequently, transporting Service Users as needed occasionally, without compromising service needs.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will have the opportunity to:
1. Work with Service Users with both functional and organic illnesses, with the full support of the MDT.
2. Carry a caseload of patients with varying needs and this will include depot injections.
3. Use excellent assessment skills, risk management skills and communication skills; working towards building therapeutic relationships with both Service Users and their families/carers.
4. Work as part of a knowledgeable, supportive and forward-thinking team who are committed to supporting and guiding learning and development.
5. Work closely with our Voluntary partners, Primary Care and Our Care Homes project.
6. Receive regular Clinical, Managerial and Peer supervision and access a wide range of development opportunities.
7. We welcome applications from newly-qualified Nurses and offer an excellent Preceptorship programme.
8. Have the peace of mind of knowing the Trust operates a fair and equitable mileage expenses scheme.
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:
9. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
10. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
11. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
12. Generous NHS pension scheme
13. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
14. Health service discounts and online benefits
15. Incremental pay progression
16. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
17. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
18. Health and wellbeing opportunities
19. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
The South Derbyshire and Dales OA CMHT is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse team, and the successful applicant will receive support through clinical and managerial supervision, peer supervision, the opportunity to utilise the psychology supervision and through the MDT.
Person specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
20. Registered Nurse
21. Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
22. willing to undertake assessor qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential criteria
23. Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
24. Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
25. Evidence of Safety Planning
26. Commitment to recovery and person-centered practice
27. Able to Drive and have ability to transport self around geographical area
28. Understanding of Older Adult Patient complexities and Illness
29. Ability to Lone Work
30. Ability to work as a team
31. Good communication skills - verbal/non verbal
Desirable criteria
32. Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
33. Evidence of IT skills
Values
Essential criteria
34. Respectful
35. Compassionate
36. Be responsive, listen and positive
37. Value & support other people
Further details / informal visits contact
NameSarah SealeJob titleService ManagerEmail number0 6Additional information
Please contact Sarah for further information. Visits to the team are welcomed prior to interview.