Job Description

Calling all Newly-Qualified, Registered Mental Health Nurses or Nurses who would like a new challenge

Have you considered a challenging but rewarding job working with a diverse range of people; being involved closely with families, advocating for the needs of others and working with an amazing team?

Then this opportunity is absolutely for you!



An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse has become available in the South Derbyshire and Dales Community Mental Health Team.



We are an experienced and professional team, dedicated to the goal of providing excellent care for the Older Adult population.



As a team, we are a friendly and supportive; ensuring that we operate with professionalism and inclusivity.



Due to the broad geographical area this post covers the post holder will need to demonstrate that they can travel within the area frequently, transporting Service Users as needed occasionally, without compromising service needs.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to:

Work with Service Users with both functional and organic illnesses, with the full support of the MDT.



Carry a caseload of patients with varying needs and this will include depot injections.



Use excellent assessment skills, risk management skills and communication skills; working towards building therapeutic relationships with both Service Users and their families/carers.



Work as part of a knowledgeable, supportive and forward-thinking team who are committed to supporting and guiding learning and development.



Work closely with our Voluntary partners, Primary Care and Our Care Homes project.



Receive regular Clinical, Managerial and Peer supervision and access a wide range of development opportunities.



We welcome applications from newly-qualified Nurses and offer an excellent Preceptorship programme.



Have the peace of mind of knowing the Trust operates a fair and equitable mileage expenses scheme.



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



Please view the attached 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 South Derbyshire and Dales OA CMHT is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse team, and the successful applicant will receive support through clinical and managerial supervision, peer supervision, the opportunity to utilise the psychology supervision and through the MDT.