Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by the Team Manager.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients across the service Monday to Friday. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.
Main duties of the job
Complete comprehensive Assessment, develop and provide an individualised, evidence based programme of Care based on Formulation, including to those with complex needs/challenging behaviours. At all times work in collaboration with clients and Carers ensuring that the clients are treated with Compassion, Respect and Dignity.Assess, Manage and Evaluate Risk as an ongoing process using the Risk Assessment Tool identified by the Trust.
Escalate Risks and Communicate effectively with Partners and seek advice from more senior staff and Teams .Manage distress and conflict in the day to day work with clients who may be difficult to engage and/or demonstrate significant risk behaviours.Provide effective Care and Therapeutic Interventions to clients. To accept the role of Care Coordinator / Lead Professional as appropriate to the needs of an individual and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of the role in accordance with Trust Care Coordination Policy.Recognise and anticipate situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of clients and their carers and advise and treat on the promotion of health and the prevention of physical/mental and behavioural deterioration.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The post holder will be part of a comprehensive and responsive nursing service within the Community Learning Disability Team. This includes ensuring the provision of specialist professional direction, support and leadership on operational and best practice issues in relation to nursing and adherence to the NMC code of professional practice.
The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with a learning disability, tackling health inequalities and improving access to NHS services. The post holder will facilitate a close working relationship between primary and specialist services, voluntary and private organisations, people with a learning disability and carers.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Community Learning Disability Team, having responsibility for a designated complex caseload.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 11th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 11th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT equipment
- Clinical Leadership.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT equipment
- Clinical Leadership.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
