Registered Mental Health Nurse (Older People’s Community Care)

Job Description

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.

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.

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

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Chesterfield OA CMHT is a friendly and dynamic team of experienced staff.

The successful candidate will receive clinical and management supervision on a regular basis, and will be supported to develop personally and professionally.

Carrying a caseload

Working with service users with a functional/ organic illness and formulating care plans.

Working within a multi-disciplinary setting

Support medication initiation, titration and reduction

Be passionate about working with older adults