Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Team working evidence
- Skills
Evidence of excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Qualifications
NMC registered Mental Health Nurse
- Qualifications
Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Qualifications
Membership of a nursing professional body and / or special interest group
- Knowledge/ Experience
Relevant recent, post graduate experience
- Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of supervising staff and students
- Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice
- Knowledge/ Experience
High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Knowledge/ Experience
Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Group work experience
- Qualifications
ENB998/Mentoring in Practice
- Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of working in community with people with mental health needs
- Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of completing comprehensive initial mental health assessments
Job overview
Come and join our compassionate Community Mental Health Team in Derby City
We are a large, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Peer Workers and Wellbeing Coaches. Together, we deliver both short-term and long-term interventions as part of a truly collaborative, multi-agency approach.
This role sits within our long-term intervention pathway, with a key focus on completing initial assessments for individuals identified through our Single Point of Access (SPOA). You will play a vital role in supporting people to navigate their journey through services, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.
You will receive training and supervision to ensure you are confident in all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive initial assessments for individuals entering the long-term intervention pathway.
Work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists to provide holistic assessments.
Support service users to understand and navigate their care pathways.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
Promote recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches in all aspects of care.
"Do” safeguarding - it's everybody's business.
Attend Derby Wellbeing Team meeting structure – relative to WTE.
Demonstrate post registration experience with a thirst for something different.
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.
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.
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.
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This advert is for Lead Mental Health Nurse (Adult Community) with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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