Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About
We are the leading provider of mental health learning disabilities, and substance misuse services in Derby city and Derbyshire county. We also provide a wide range of children’s services. We employ over 2,400 staff based in over 60 locations across the whole of Derbyshire. Across the county and the city, we serve a combined population of approximately one million people.
Our story
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1 February 2011 when Monitor, the independent regulator of health services in England, authorised Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust to become a Foundation Trust.
In April 2011 we became the provider of children’s universal and specialist services for Derby city following a successful tender process.
As part of the Transforming Community Services (TCS) programme, community paediatric services and substance misuse services were also transferred into the organisation from NHS Derby City.
Key details
Location
Site: Albany House
Address: Kingsway
Town: Derby
Postcode: DE22 3LZ
Major / Minor Region: Derbyshire
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
Main area: Nursing
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
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Derby City and South Derbyshire Dementia Rapid Response Team as a band 5 Nurse, whether you are newly qualified or looking to develop your career.
We cover the Derby City and South Derbyshire area.
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.
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.
Preceptorship is available for newly qualified members of staff.
Our service operates 365 days a year, Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and weekends/bank holidays, 9am-5pm.
An incentive to our service hours includes days off during the week and no night shifts.
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The successful candidate will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise in managing complex cases as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes OT, Nurses, Dementia Specialist Support Workers, Psychology and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
The candidate should be enthusiastic, resourceful and caring and have excellent communication skills. They will need to demonstrate an awareness of mental health and knowledge of working with Older Adults.
In return, we will offer a full induction, developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to all aspects of the post, as well as contributing to service improvements/development within the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career plan further.
The team are friendly and supportive as well as dedicated to providing excellent care and service through evidence-based interventions, research and quality improvement work.
We work closely with families and carers as well as other services including social services who may be involved in supporting our patients who have complex needs.
The team enjoy having a range of students learning and working with them and have gained consistent positive feedback.
You will receive regular supervision and will be well supported by the wider team. Individual staff development and CPD opportunities will be offered and reviewed as part of a robust Appraisal.
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 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.
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking Trust who put patients at the heart of everything, and work within a set of trust values for patients and staff:
* Carrying out complex assessments
* Carrying out supervision for junior staff
* Carrying out reviews of patients in their own homes/care homes
* Supporting carers
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 [email protected] 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.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with older adults
Desirable criteria
* Recent and relevant, post-qualification experience with Dementia patients community experience
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
* RMN qualified or about to qualify in the next 6 months
Desirable criteria
* Supervision trained
* Mentorship/SSSA Trained
Skills
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of MHA/Capacity Act/legal frameworks
* Able to drive
* Able to work Independently
* Aware of own Limitations
* Ability to work as a team
* Evidence of good knowledge of care planning
* Experience of working with dementia patients
* Awareness of impact of physical health
* Good care planning skills
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of effective risk management working
* Good IT skills/knowledge of computer systems
Documents
* Job Description and Person Specification (, 288.6)PDFKB
* Guidance Notes for Completing the Application Form (, 138.1)PDFKB
* Personal Accountability Charter (, 8.1)PDFMB
* Inclusivity at DHcFT (, 1.2)PDFMB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Pam Holburn
Job title: Operational Service Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01332 623766
Additional information: Asif Zaman, Clinical Lead, 01332 623766
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