Lead Nurse (Care Home Project) South and Dales Older Adult CMHT(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse to join our busy and dynamic South and Dales Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (OA CMHT).

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate clinician with a strong interest in older adult mental health care. The team provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to older adults experiencing functional and/or organic mental health conditions, as well as assistance for their carers.

This role will primarily focus on our Care Home Project, where you will:

Deliver independent “light touch” clinics within care homes.

Provide non-pharmacological advice, guidance, and support to care home staff.

Manage a complex caseload within the care home setting.

Conduct assessments and interventions in collaboration with the wider clinical team.

You will also participate in the duty rota, offering Single Point of Access (SPA) cover as required.

Key Responsibilities

Carry and manage a complex caseload of older adult patients.

Conduct thorough clinical and safety assessments, formulating person-centred care plans.

Undertake the role of duty worker, triaging referrals and coordinating with other services.

Participate in the Care Homes Project and Community Support Team (CST) meetings.

Supervise and support junior staff, including student nurses and healthcare assistants.

Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions, ensuring holistic and recovery-focused care.

Maintain accurate documentation in line with Trust and NMC standards.

Promote best practice, wellbeing, and recovery-oriented care for older adults.

Professional Development and Leadership

This role offers excellent opportunities to develop leadership skills and to act as a link worker or clinical champion — such as a student placement link, medicines champion, or clozapine lead.

You will receive regular clinical and management supervision and be supported to grow both personally and professionally within the Trust.

About the Team

You will be part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team including:

Registered Nurses, Nurse Prescribers (NMPs), Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Psychology Assistants

Consultant Psychiatrists and Junior Doctors

Administrative and support staff

Together, we work to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred mental health care to the older adult population across the South and Dales area.

Why Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare?

At Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, our vision is “making a positive difference in people’s lives.”
We are rated “GOOD” by the CQC, who praised our compassionate and committed workforce.

We offer:

Flexible working arrangements (where possible)

27 days annual leave, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years, plus bank holidays

Annual appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)

Staff networks including LGBT+, BAME, and Christian networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Structured learning and leadership development opportunities

Visa and Right to Work Information

As a licensed Skilled Worker visa sponsor, the Trust must comply with all UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.
Please note that, without previous NHS service, new starters begin at the bottom of the pay band, which may not meet the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Join Us

If you are passionate about improving the lives of older adults and want to work within a collaborative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare — where compassion, teamwork, and professional growth come together to make a real difference.