Job overview
Could you work in a busy and dynamic team, supporting individuals over the age of 65 with both organic and functional illness?
The Derby City Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Nurse who has a specific interest and passion in caring for older adults with Organic and Functional Illness.
Ability to travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of Lead Nurse includes supporting and managing a complex caseload, initial assessments, assessing risk, developing collaborative care plans, undertaking the role for duty worker, administering depots, attending CST meetings and working closely with our partners in health and social care.
As a Lead Nurse there is a requirement to support and develop Student Nurses and to supervise junior members of the team.
Duty working is also required as part of the role.
The successful candidates will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, with access to professional development.
In the Older Peoples Division, development of knowledge and skills is actively encouraged, with training opportunities supported wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion.
- Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Computer literate
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Values
Essential
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Engage and Encourage
- Patient Centred
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning
- Experience of post qualifying working with older adult patients who have an organic and/or functional ill
- Knowledge of patient centred care planning
Desirable
- Post qualification community experience
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
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This advert is for Lead Nurse/CPN Derby City Older Adult Community Mental Health Team with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, 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 14 Jul 2026.
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