Lead Nurse - Amber valley CMHT

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Lead Nurse Grade NHS AfC:

Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 383-ACC-7135-26 Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Amber Valley

CMHT AWA

Town Ripley Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2026 23:59 Employer heading Lead Nurse - Amber valley

CMHT NHS

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Band 6 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 Join the Amber Valley Community Mental Health Team Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We invite you to join our well-established and innovative community mental health team based in Ripley, Derbyshire. Our multidisciplinary team delivers both short-term and long-term interventions for adults with complex mental health needs , offering a diverse and rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What We Offer:

Robust clinical and managerial supervision Ongoing training and development opportunities A supportive environment to help you grow professionally and explore your areas of interest A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team culture

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking warm, engaging, and person-centred professionals who are committed to empowerment and recovery for service users and their families. To be considered, you must: Hold a Mental Health Nursing qualification Have post-qualification experience in mental health Be a strong communicator who demonstrates respect, dignity, and compassion You'll be part of a team that offers a broad range of interventions , tailored to meet the diverse needs of our service users, always with a focus on recovery.

Come and Meet Us:

We highly encourage informal visits or discussions with the appointing manager before applying. It's a great opportunity to meet the team and learn more about what we do. Main duties of the job Provide specialist mental health nursing interventions to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community setting. Manage a defined caseload of service users , delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care. Undertake comprehensive assessments , risk assessments, and develop and review care plans under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) . Contribute to and support the team's duty system , responding to urgent or unplanned needs. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team , maintaining strong communication with colleagues, service users, carers, and partner agencies. Act as a mentor and role model to junior staff and students, offering supervision and guidance. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with trust policies and professional standards. Support service users in their recovery journey, promoting independence, social inclusion, and overall well-being. Apply up-to-date knowledge of relevant NMC standards and ensure high standards of professional practice. Travel independently across the Derbyshire Dales area to meet the needs of the service. 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 review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click

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- 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 Experience Essential criteria Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk Desirable criteria Experience of working within a community team Evidence of group skills Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication skills Ability to work autonomously Desirable criteria Experience of mentorship/ supervising staff Evidence of holding a caseload Evidence of working in the community/ CMHT NMC Essential criteria Nursing registration with the NMC Post qualification mental health nursing experience Desirable criteria Evidence of on going professional development ENB 998 or mentorship training knowledge Essential criteria Awareness of CMHT community working Desirable criteria Knowledge of trauma focussed and EUPD interventions Additional Information Flexible Working As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. Disability Confident Employer The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance. DBS Checks The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. 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. Application numbers Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able. Documents to download Band 6 JD Nurse ( PDF , 297.1 KB ) Job Specification ( PDF , 232.6 KB ) Guidance Notes for Completing the Application Form ( PDF , 138.1 KB ) Personal Accountability Charter ( PDF , 8.1 MB ) Inclusivity at DHcFT ( PDF , 1.2 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Heidi Greener Job title Service Manager Email address heidi.greener@nhs.net Telephone number 0300 123 2673 Additional information To arrange an informal visit please contact the Service Manager - Heidi Greener. If you have problems applying, contact Address Recruitment Team Telephone 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu) List jobs with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors