Nurse Leader

Job Overview

The Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Nurse to join our Adult Community Mental Health team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and management to our mental health service users and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health nursing, with a proven track record of leadership and management experience. You will be responsible for leading a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to our service users. You will be responsible for developing and implementing care plans, managing caseloads, and providing clinical supervision to your team.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of mental health needs. You will also have a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in mental health care.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced mental health nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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• Leading a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care
  
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
  
• Managing caseloads and providing clinical supervision to team members
  
• Working closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to service users
  
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with service users, families, and carers
  

Requirements

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• Registered mental health nurse with a strong background in community mental health
  
• Proven leadership and management experience in a mental health setting
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  

Working for Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

At Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to provide high-quality mental health care to our service users. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment, with a focus on staff well-being and development. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for career growth and development.