Lead Nurse South Derbyshire and Dales Older Adult CMHT

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment while helping people aged 65 and over who are living with organic conditions (such as dementia) and functional mental health issues?

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Nurse to join the South Derbyshire and Dales Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with genuine interest and expertise in caring for older people experiencing these challenges.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community travel are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership position, you’ll take on a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

• Conducting initial assessments and risk evaluations
• Collaborating with service users to create personalized care plans
• Acting as duty worker on a rota basis
• Administering depot injections
• Participating in multi-disciplinary CST (Care and Support Team) meetings
• Building strong partnerships with colleagues across health and social care services

You’ll also play a vital role in team development by mentoring and supervising junior staff, as well as supporting and guiding student nurses during their placements.

What We Offer

Joining our team means benefiting from:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision
• Strong encouragement for professional growth, with access to relevant training and development opportunities within the Older People’s Division
• A commitment to flexible working patterns wherever operationally possible
• Generous annual leave starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Competitive incremental pay progression
• Comprehensive family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Valuable staff discounts, an online benefits portal, and a free 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Inclusive networks such as LGBT+, BAME, and Christian groups, plus wellbeing initiatives and structured learning pathways

We are proud to be part of Team Derbyshire Healthcare a compassionate, skilled, and motivated group focused on our shared vision: making a positive difference in people’s lives.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the Trust as ‘Good’ overall, highlighting how our staff treat patients with compassion and kindness, and how colleagues feel positive and proud to work here. Read more about our CQC rating.

For more details on our services, visit the Trust’s page on Community Mental Health Teams for Older People.

Important Note for International Applicants

As a licensed sponsor under the Skilled Worker route, we welcome applications from overseas nationals. However, please be aware that without prior NHS service, new starters begin at the bottom of the pay band—which may not currently meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship in this role. For full details on eligibility, including salary criteria and visa requirements, refer to the official guidance on the GOV.UK website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview. (Note: Healthcare roles may qualify under specific provisions, such as lower thresholds or the Health and Care Worker visa route check the site for the latest information.)

To view the full job description, person specification, and to apply, please visit our recruitment portal via the “Apply for this job” button on the original advert (this will direct you to the TRAC system register if you don’t have an account).

If you are ready to bring your skills, empathy, and leadership to a team that truly values its people and the difference we make, we’d love to hear from you!