Cubley Court is an assessment unit which provides assessment and treatment for people with organic illness whose presentation cannot be safely managed within a community environment.

The team is motivated and forward-thinking, and the focus of the ward is delivering high quality assessment and treatment with an emphasis on discharge.

We take pride in providing specialist care to our patients and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide.

The Quality Care Commission has rated our services as good

This would be a unique opportunity for anyone who has the skills and experience to be part of a leadership team in implementing and evaluating the delivery of a High Quality/Innovative service.

In addition to clinical leadership, there is an operational management component to the role with responsibility for supporting the senior nurse in the management of the ward budget, sickness management, training and staff development.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated band 6 Lead Nurse, who has an interest in providing care to adults with Dementia within an acute inpatient service.

You will embrace the delivery of best practice guidelines for Dementia Care.

You will work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, including Consultant Psychiatrist, Head of Nursing, Matron, Senior Nurse, OTs and other Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Assistants and Recreation Activity Co-ordinators, to provide high quality care.

Main duties of the job

• Providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape responsive services.
• Monitoring and ensure maintenance of standards of care that support safe high quality practice throughout the twenty-four hour period
• Supporting junior colleagues within the multi-disciplinary process
• Supervising, and promoting staff development

Derbyshire Healthcare is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

• Ensure a high clinical profile that includes the provision of direct nursing care, with a global overview of all care packages and clinical activity within a defined area
• Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues
• Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy.
• Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence
• Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible/accountable to you
• Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse - RNMH or RNLD
• Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education/training

Desirable

• Previous, recent, relevant experience

Leadership Skills Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc Demonstrate up to date evidence based

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to work independently

Development Essential

• Evidence of up-to-date Personal Development Plan, Professional Portfolio

Desirable

• Assessor/supervisor training/supervision training

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