Job overview
We are excited to offer a full-time band 5-6 development post in Derwentside & Chester le street Mental health service for older people CMHT.
We are looking to appoint a NMC registered nurse to work into the care home liaison cell of the Community Mental Health team. The team can support a band 5 nurse through their competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills of a band 6 nurse. If all competencies are completed the applicant will receive a permanent band 6 position within the team.
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse to join our team. This role involves providing assessment, intervention, and support to older people who reside in care home placements. You will work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, safe, and effective care. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of elderly patients, then we would love to hear from you.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Within the team we have a very varied workload, which means that every day will bring new and exciting opportunities for you to develop your skills. To support you in your development we will use regular appraisal and talent management, to identify your interests and development opportunities. As a team we will support you with both formal training and continuing professional development opportunities.
The team operates a service 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday. The team currently coverers Derwentside and Chester le Street areas of County Durham. The successful candidate will work from Derwent Clinic on the Shotley Bridge Hospital site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the MDT you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and provide evidence based interventions and therapies to children and young peoples.
The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group.
Please refer to the attached job description, person specification and the developmental post competencies for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to several formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Qualifications
Essential
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH / RNLD
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This advert is for Care Home Liaison Nurse - Band 5-6 Developmental post with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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