Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, person centred individual with excellent communication skills to work with us in our well-established Community Learning Disability Team, covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin localities. We aim to provide high quality, community based, integrated services for adults with learning disabilities. As such, we are seeking a specialist Learning Disability Nurse with a passion for working within and improving learning disability services. The post holder will have responsibility for providing specialised nursing interventions for adults with learning disabilities who have complex critical and substantial healthcare needs and meet the eligibility criteria in conjunction with their families and carers.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary locality team, working alongside other healthcare professionals. Responsible for a defined caseload, autonomously implementing a range of evidence based clinical interventions in a range of settings, including collaborative working with other care providers and partner organisations.The post holder may have areas of specialised skills and knowledge that is utilised and developed in line with local and service need and is identified within the personal development process.
We may consider a Band 5/6 development role for the right candidate.
For a discussion about this role, please contact:Louise Bellamy - Clinical Team LeadLouise.bellamy@mpft.nhs.uk01952 457 417
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for providing specialised interventions for adults with learning disabilities who have complex critical and substantial healthcare needs and meet the eligibility criteria in conjunction with their families and carers. The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for an identified case load ensuring provision for needs lead service.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a designated caseload, including liaison with other agencies, service users and carers.
To utilise nursing knowledge and skills in assessing health care needs of people with learning disabilities in a range of environments to identify their health-care needs and implement nursing interventions as required.
To evaluate the outcome of nursing interventions to ensure that care plan objectives have been met and that health gains have been achieved.
To provide specialist advice and training to paid and unpaid carers about conditions associated with learning disabilities, to enable them to improve and enhance their caring role.
To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to provide specialist nursing assessment skills, knowledge and advice to formulate and implement comprehensive care plans designed to meet service users assessed needs.
To offer supervision and guidance to other nurses within the team, and other professionals as necessary.
To facilitate access to other services including mental health admission where necessary and ensure appropriate involvement in the decision to admit, utilising clear/measurable objectives for admission and discharge plan.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a designated caseload, including liaison with other agencies, service users and carers.
To utilise nursing knowledge and skills in assessing health care needs of people with learning disabilities in a range of environments to identify their health-care needs and implement nursing interventions as required.
To evaluate the outcome of nursing interventions to ensure that care plan objectives have been met and that health gains have been achieved.
To provide specialist advice and training to paid and unpaid carers about conditions associated with learning disabilities, to enable them to improve and enhance their caring role.
To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to provide specialist nursing assessment skills, knowledge and advice to formulate and implement comprehensive care plans designed to meet service users assessed needs.
To offer supervision and guidance to other nurses within the team, and other professionals as necessary.
To facilitate access to other services including mental health admission where necessary and ensure appropriate involvement in the decision to admit, utilising clear/measurable objectives for admission and discharge plan.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
- Current professional registration with the NMC
- Relevant qualification in Teaching & Assessing in Practice
- Clinical Supervision or Mentorship Qualification
- Good use of English both verbal and written
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of portfolio
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Able to apply Nursing care models and theories into practice
- Working knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures
- Highly developed communication skills
- Good co-ordination and facilitation skills
- Knowledge and good understanding of current trends and legislation impacting on services provided to people with a learning disability
- Demonstration of skills required to deliver clinical supervision
- Knowledge of DOLS and Mental Capacity Act legislation, Section 117 Aftercare
- Computer /IT skills as appropriate to the role
- Car driver - trust wide
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
- Current professional registration with the NMC
- Relevant qualification in Teaching & Assessing in Practice
- Clinical Supervision or Mentorship Qualification
- Good use of English both verbal and written
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of portfolio
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Able to apply Nursing care models and theories into practice
- Working knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures
- Highly developed communication skills
- Good co-ordination and facilitation skills
- Knowledge and good understanding of current trends and legislation impacting on services provided to people with a learning disability
- Demonstration of skills required to deliver clinical supervision
- Knowledge of DOLS and Mental Capacity Act legislation, Section 117 Aftercare
- Computer /IT skills as appropriate to the role
- Car driver - trust wide
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
