Job summary 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. About us 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 Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 383-OPC-5061-24 Job locations Bayheath House Rose Hill West Chesterfield S401JF Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 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 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 Compassionate Be responsive, listen and positive Engage and Encourage Attainment/ Qualifications Essential Registered RMN Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Mentorship qualification or equivalent Person Specification Skills Essential 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 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 Compassionate Be responsive, listen and positive Engage and Encourage Attainment/ Qualifications Essential Registered RMN Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Mentorship qualification or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Bayheath House Rose Hill West Chesterfield S401JF Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)