Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 383-OPC-6062-25-A
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derbyshire healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Ilkeston Resource Centre
- Town
- Ilkeston
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Community Mental Health Nurse (Older People)
NHS AfC: Band 5
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
Calling Registered Mental Health 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 Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurses has become available in the Erewash Older Adult 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.
- Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
- Interviews will be held face to face .
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Erewash Older Adult 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.
“As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”
Person specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse ( mental health )
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- willing to undertake assessor qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Evidence of Safety Planning
- Commitment to recovery and person-centered practice
- Able to Drive or have the ability to transport self around a large geographical area
- Understanding of Older Adult Patient complexities / Illness / mental health.
- Ability to Lone Work
- Ability to work as a team
- Good communication skills - verbal/non verbal
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Evidence of IT skills
Values
Essential criteria
- Respectful
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Value & support other people
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Hathaway
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 123 3375
- Additional information
Please contact Paula for further information, and visits to the team are welcomed prior to interview.
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