Registered Mental Health Nurse (Older People's Community Care)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity for an RMN to join the busy and dynamic Chesterfield Central Older Adult Community Mental health Team.
We are looking for a clinician who has a specific interest and passion for the care of older adults.
The team provides assessment, treatment and care for patients who experience organic and/or functional illnesses, as well as support to their carers.
Main duties of the job
The role of a CPN can be challenging and varied with the management of a caseload, which will include patients with both functional and organic diagnosis.
You are likely to support patients by administering depots, monitoring medications, providing support from various psychological approaches, and supporting people to access services or support in the community.
The role also involves attending CST meetings within local GP surgeries, MDT meetings, supporting students and nursing assistants, as well as the wider team.
The wider team is very supportive and nurturing, and there will be opportunity to shadow nurses and OTs in their daily duties in order to expand your knowledge and skills - for example, shadowing duty or an initial assessment.
The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, the ability to complete safety assessments, be able to produce person-centred care plans.
About us
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
Disclaimer
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part-time
Pay
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro anum rata
Closing date
30/01/2025 23:59