Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated, motivated, and compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse to become part of the North Derbyshire Early Intervention Service, recognised as a top performer by NCAP.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge in early psychosis care, while working closely with service users, their families, and a supportive, collaborative team of professionals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with people referred into the service and with their family members in order to promote optimism and potential around vocation and independence.
This post will entail the care co-ordination for service users from the age of 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis and adopting the policies and philosophy of the service and sharing the team vision. You will be expected to :
Be responsible and accountable for your own practice and have a legal responsibility to service users, colleagues and employers.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Develop knowledge of the early intervention service and take part in appropriate training for the role.
Take part in the yearly NCAP audit.
To support with the duty function and complete initial assessments of new referrals.
As a lead nurse, you will have demonstratable RMN post registration experience and be able to demonstrate post registration study and development.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have demonstratable expertise in care planning and risk assessment.
To be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to your colleagues and students.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected:
- To be willing to engage in appropriate training for the role.
- Care co-ordinator for services users experiencing a first episode of psychosis and to have an active role in working with families.
- Be involved in on going learning in the team and with it's goals and vision.
- Take an active role in the clinical team meetings.
- To be able to travel across a wide area.
Previous experience of working in an Early Intervention Service would be beneficial but not essential. A full induction and orientation to the service will be provided to the successful candidate.
We are looking for a team player who values therapeutic work and is committed to making a meaningful impact. Our goal is to continually improve and provide outstanding Early Intervention services across Derbyshire.
This role involves supporting individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and contributing to the continued success of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected:
- To be willing to engage in appropriate training for the role.
- Care co-ordinator for services users experiencing a first episode of psychosis and to have an active role in working with families.
- Be involved in on going learning in the team and with it's goals and vision.
- Take an active role in the clinical team meetings.
- To be able to travel across a wide area.
Previous experience of working in an Early Intervention Service would be beneficial but not essential. A full induction and orientation to the service will be provided to the successful candidate.
We are looking for a team player who values therapeutic work and is committed to making a meaningful impact. Our goal is to continually improve and provide outstanding Early Intervention services across Derbyshire.
This role involves supporting individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and contributing to the continued success of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within mental health
- Ability to build up good therapeutic relationships built on trust and respect
- Ability to work with other professional agencies
- Willing to engage in appropriate training for role
- Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supervising others
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of and interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within mental health
- Ability to build up good therapeutic relationships built on trust and respect
- Ability to work with other professional agencies
- Willing to engage in appropriate training for role
- Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supervising others
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of and interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services
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.
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.
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).
