Lead Nurse - Adult Community Mental Health

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., It is an exciting time to work in the Erewash Community Mental Health team for Adults of Working Age, as we are in a period of transformation in line with the Community Mental Health Framework (Living Well).
This post will be transitioning into the Living Well, offering short term interventions/ groups, within a Multi disciplinary framework, including VCSE staff. Erewash Living well started in February 2024 and has strong working relationships with all the agencies involeved in this strategy.
We are based in Ilkeston, and are ideally located within easy commute from Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham and Derby, with opportunities to work from home some of the time.
We will offer you robust clinical and managerial supervision, as well as ongoing training, whilst supporting you to develop within your role/ interests, with support from our clinical lead.
We seek individuals who are warm, engaging and focussed on person-centred care.
You must hold a Mental Health nursing qualification and will be a good communicator, demonstrate respect and dignity.
We focus on empowerment and recovery for the service user and their families.
We are have a spacious office environment, next to Shipley Country Park with free parking and good facilities. We have a strong focus on staff well being and are known as a welcoming and suportive team.
We would welcome informal visits with prior arrangement to meet our team., 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."

The post will entail working with people who are experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health and enabling them through their recovery journey.
Ideally you will have experience of group work, though training is available to develop such skills, ie- trauma and DBT interventions
You will work with a caseload of service users and support the duty function within the team.
You will need thorough knowledge of the Care Programme Approach and be able to demonstrate expertise in risk assessment and management working in a community setting.
It is essential that you have good communication skills and that you operate as a well-integrated member of our friendly, multi-disciplinary team, maintaining a person-centred focus.
As a lead nurse, you will have demonstrable RMN post registration experience and be able to demonstrate post registration study and development.
You will also need to demonstrate expertise around NMC nurse competencies.
You will be expected to be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to other staff and students.
You will need to have the ability to transport yourself and service users across a wide geographical area without compromising service needs.

+ 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, 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, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] 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.