Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join South Derbyshire Community Mental Health and Living Well Team!

We have recently transitioned into the Living Well Model and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of this new model of working. 

You will have the opportunity to do both long and short term work, with a diverse case load.

You will be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team, which will include colleagues from the voluntary sector, where the voice of those seeking support is at the heart of everything we do. 

We actively promote professional development, with a diverse range of training. 

We are proud of our open culture and our work ethics.

We value and respect each and every member of the team.

Main duties of the job

Communicate complex, and sensitive information in circumstances where mental ill  health  creates barriers to understanding, and to overcome barriers to establishing good  relationships to enable care planning and collaborative working.

Be responsible for assuring individuals on caseload have a personalised plan of care that  is formulated in a collaborative way and with agreed outcomes associated with current evidence.

Assume the role as a lead professional/Care Co-ordinator for patients in their caseload.

Be responsible for the delivery of core interventions and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).

 Ensure that patients on their caseload have up to date safety plans in place, completed in collaboration and shared where appropriate across the health community.

 Participate in the process of clinical supervision, both as supervisor, where delegated and  supervisee.

Provide therapies, within skill set that are appropriate to meet the specific needs of the  individual based on their diagnosis, Life stage and abilities.

Promote health education in accordance with the trust making every contact count and  based upon individuals holistic assessments.
The post holder will work in conjunction with current Trust Care Programme Approach processes, assuring that clinical systems are in place for individuals on their caseload.

Working for our organisation

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