Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference for individuals with learning disabilities and autism?
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities and Autism) to join our growing Safeguarding Department at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC).We support flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours, Monday to Friday.
As part of our Learning Disability and Autism Liaison (LDA) team, you will be able to make a tangible difference for our children, young people, and women with learning disabilities and/or autism. Working within a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, liaison psychiatrists, and specialist nurses to help shape holistic, person-centred care at Birmingham Children's Hospital and provide essential support for women accessing services at Birmingham Women's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll bring expertise in supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, acting as a visible leader in the field of Learning Disabilities and Autism.
The role will provide effective management of the learning disability pathway caseload, to ensure that recovery-focused, specialist health interventions are delivered effectively.
What You'll Bring:
A qualified nurse with current clinical experience of supporting patients with learning disabilities, autism, co-morbidities, including behavioural support and mental health needs.
A collaborative, team-focused mindset to help achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
A leader with a commitment to high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.Join our dedicated team in this impactful role where you can make a lasting difference for our patients and families.If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jo Mardell (Associate Director of Safeguarding) - j.mardell@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of child protection and teaching and assessing.
- Able to demonstrate significant post registration experience in learning disability/psychiatric care at band 6 level or above.
- Previous experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry child health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification RLDN
- Evidence of relevant post basic education to degree level or Specialist qualification in a relevant area of practice.
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in child & adolescent psychiatric nursing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use IT equipment to produce reports
- Report deaths of LD patients
Desirable
- Trained in LeDer and Child Death Review
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and alone, good administrative and time management skills
- Good report writing skills
Desirable
- Relating to GP's and other Primary Health Care team members
Person Specification
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of child protection and teaching and assessing.
- Able to demonstrate significant post registration experience in learning disability/psychiatric care at band 6 level or above.
- Previous experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry child health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification RLDN
- Evidence of relevant post basic education to degree level or Specialist qualification in a relevant area of practice.
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in child & adolescent psychiatric nursing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use IT equipment to produce reports
- Report deaths of LD patients
Desirable
- Trained in LeDer and Child Death Review
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and alone, good administrative and time management skills
- Good report writing skills
Desirable
- Relating to GP's and other Primary Health Care team members
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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