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Main area Mental Health Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9-5) Job ref 383-ACC-5682-25
Site St Andrews House Town Derby Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Derby City Community Mental Health and Living Well Team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse.
You will be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team, which will include colleagues from the voluntary sector, where the voice of those seeking support is at the heart of everything we do.
We actively promote professional development, with a diverse range of training.
We are proud of our open culture and our work ethics.
We value and respect each and every member of the team.
Main duties of the job
Communicate complex, and sensitive information in circumstances where mental ill health creates barriers to understanding, and to overcome barriers to establishing good relationships to enable care planning and collaborative working.
Be responsible for assuring individuals on caseload have a personalised plan of care that is formulated in a collaborative way and with agreed outcomes associated with current evidence.
Assume the role as a lead professional/Care Co-ordinator for patients in their caseload.
Be responsible for the delivery of core interventions and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).
Ensure that patients on their caseload have up to date safety plans in place, completed in collaboration and shared where appropriate across the health community.
Participate in the process of clinical supervision, both as supervisor, where delegated and supervisee.
Provide therapies, within skill set that are appropriate to meet the specific needs of the individual based on their diagnosis, life stage and abilities.
Promote health education in accordance with the trust making every contact count and based upon individuals holistic assessments.
The post holder will work in conjunction with current Trust Care Programme Approach processes, assuring that clinical systems are in place for individuals on their caseload.
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:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the 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 post holder will be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within Derby.
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners and those within the local community to develop services to meet the mental health needs of the community.
The post holder will communicate with people with a range of mental health needs, to provide and receive complex, sensitive information to people where there are barriers to understanding.
The post holder will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise and actively seeking advice and collaboration with issues which may not be readily within their sphere of competence.
As a registered practitioner you are professionally and legally accountable under the NMC code of professional practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse – Mental Health
* Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or Equivalent Experience
* Membership of a nursing professional body
Skills
* Demonstrable understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
* Awareness of Nursing assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
* Ability to travel across a large geographical area without compromising service delivery
Experience
* Experience of clinical supervision
* Post graduate experience in community
* Previous community experience - can be as a student
Additional Information
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.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Sarah Price Job title Service Manager Email address sarah.price68@nhs.net Telephone number 03001234011
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Address Recruitment Team
Telephone 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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