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Lead Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
383-OPC-5061-24
Employer
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Deepdale Business Park
Town
Bakewell
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2024 23:59

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Nurse - Community (Older People)

NHS AfC: Band 6

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

Could you work in  a busy and dynamic team, supporting individuals over the age of 65 with both organic and functional illness?

The High  Peak and North Dales  Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT are looking for a Lead Nurse who has a specific interest and passion in caring for older adults. 

Main duties of the job

The role of Lead Nurse includes supporting and managing a complex caseload, initial assessments, assessing risk, developing collaborative care plans, undertaking the role for duty worker, administering depot injects, attending CST meetings and working closely with our partners in health and social care.

As a Lead Nurse there is a requirement to support and develop Student Nurses and to supervise junior members of the team.

The successful candidates will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, with access to professional development.

In the Older Peoples Division, development of knowledge and skills is actively encouraged, with training opportunities supported wherever possible.

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
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • 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 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.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
  • Computer literate
  • Car driver/ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
  • Experience of supervising staff and students
  • Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
  • Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning

Values

Essential criteria
  • Compassionate
  • Be responsive, listen and positive
  • Engage and Encourage

Attainment/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered RMN
  • Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Keys
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 123 3372

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Telephone
07900 134410 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)