Lead Nurse in Dementia Rapid Response Team

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? 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'.
We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences., Are you a Mental Health Nurse with a passion for improving the quality of life of people living with dementia?
Do you want to be part of a team that goes above and beyond in delivering innovative and holistic care in order to do this?
Then the Dementia Rapid Response Team welcomes your application!
Based in Bakewell, our service promotes a person-centred and non-pharmacological approach to support older adults living with a diagnosis of dementia, who may be experiencing or approaching a crisis in their mental health.
We cover the High Peal and North Dales area of Derbyshire.
The aim of the service is to assist in maintaining the independence and dignity of those living with dementia, with the ultimate goal of preventing hospital admission where possible.
In addition the DRRT can support early discharge from hospital, working closely with carers and relatives to facilitate this.
The service operates a service 365 days a year, Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm and 9am-5pm at the weekends and bank holidays., The post holder will:
+ Employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise in managing complex cases as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nurses, Dementia Specialist Support Workers, Psychology and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
+ Be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within the community.
+ Be expected to travel independently across the catchment area of the service and occasionally outside of this if required.
+ Work a shift pattern facilitating the service, which operates 7 days per week.
+ Undertake the Duty role; triaging referrals, allocating visits, preparing and delivering handover, ensuring colleagues are "safe and well".
+ Work as part of a MDT; liaising with a multitude of different professionals and agencies.
+ Complete initial assessments of patients.
+ Apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act when required.
+ Assess risk and formulating safety plans accordingly.
+ Formulate person-centred care plans focusing on non-pharmacological interventions.
+ In-reach to inpatient wards, attending 117 meetings.
+ Visit patients in their own home and those in 24 care.
+ Utilise the EPR to ensure excellent documentation of patient assessment and treatment.

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.", The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team working with older adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
The service acts as an alternative to hospital, facilitating early discharges from the acute setting and preventing hospital admissions where ever possible and appropriate.
The team will work with a shared caseload; providing short term, intensive interventions.
We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of this excellent service, someone who is focused on making a positive difference to people's lives.
There is an expectation that as a Lead Nurse, you will be able to make complex decisions, lead a shift, cover duty and formulate detailed assessments and person-centred care plans to assist in the prevention of hospital admissions where appropriate.
Personal development will be supported and encouraged through Appraisal, regular supervision and access to training opportunities.

+ 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, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.