Lead Nurse - Killamarsh, United Kingdom - Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Lead Nurse - Community (Older People)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main areaLead NurseGradeNHS AfC: Band 6ContractFixed term: months (Secondment opportunity - please seek approval from your employer before making an application)HoursFull time - hours per week Job ref-OPC-8--A SiteKillamarsh ClinicTownKillamarshSalary£, - £, pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :

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

Killamarsh Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) have a Lead Nurse fixed term vacancy to cover a staff member going on maternity leave.

The CMHT are a busy and dynamic team, supporting individuals with both organic and functional illness.

The ideal candidates will have an interest and or experience of working with older adults.

If you are making a secondment application, please seek approval from your line manager/employer before submitting your application

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 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

days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after 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 /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

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 or equivalent

Further details / informal visits contact

NameLynsey CockertonJob titleService ManagerEmail number4 6

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone