| Position | Lead Nurse in Dementia Rapid Response Team |
| Posted | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Expired | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Company | Derbyshire Healthcare NHS |
| Location | United Kingdom | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Lead Nurse in Dementia Rapid Response TeamNHS AfC: Band 6Main area Lead Nurse Crisis Practitioner in Older People\'s Mental Health. Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekends and Bank Holidays) Job ref 383-OPC-7303-26
Site High Peak and North Dales, Dementia Rapid Response Team Town Bakewell Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59
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.
Job overviewAre you a Mental Health Nurse with a passion for improving the quality of life of people living with dementia?
Would you like 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 Peak 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.
Main duties of the jobYou will:
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.”
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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.
Person specificationExperienceFlexible 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 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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