Job summary
We have an exiting vacancy for an experienced RNLD/RMN to work as a Senior Practitioner within the Choices Learning Disabilities Partnership(CLDP), a community forensic learning disabilities team in the NCL area.
The CLDP covers a diverse population within the Boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden and Islington. It is a service that is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving the mental and physical health of the service users in it's care.
The CLDP provides continuous monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the safety of service users and the general public
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about improving the health experiences and outcomes of people with learning disabilities. This will involve coordinating care for people with a forensic history and liaising with external agencies. The successful applicant will implement care pathways and follow the guidance of the S117 Aftercare.
The successful post holder will be an experienced Registered Nurse in Learning disabilities and/or Mental health with extensive experience of working in the community.
The post holder will provide clinical and leadership expertise and work closely with the Team Lead and all relevant stakeholders to deliver key outcomes for our service users.
About us
The Choices Learning Disabilities Partnership is part of the Forensic Learning Disabilities Pathway, provided by the North London Forensic Service (NLFS). The Forensic LD Pathway consists of Medium and Low Secure wards and a Community Team. The post holder will interact with the multi-disciplinary teams across the pathway. The NLFS is part of the newly formed partnership between Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, now known as the North London Mental Health Partnership. The NLFS is an outstanding service providing healthcare services to people living in the North Central London region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the Supporting Documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the Supporting Documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNLD/RMN Part 111
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Specialist Risk Assessment (e.g. HCR-20)
- Postgraduate qualifications in CBT/ Psycho-social Interventions
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience working with relevant client group at Band 6 or equivalent grade
- Experience of managing a caseload in the community
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Forensic Community Mental Health
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex managerial or clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors
- Ability to care co-ordinate within CPA.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate effective teamwork
- Ability to network, collaborate and liaise with other agencies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective Communicator
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
Desirable
- 'Can do- positive attitude'
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Car driver/ access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNLD/RMN Part 111
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Specialist Risk Assessment (e.g. HCR-20)
- Postgraduate qualifications in CBT/ Psycho-social Interventions
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience working with relevant client group at Band 6 or equivalent grade
- Experience of managing a caseload in the community
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Forensic Community Mental Health
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex managerial or clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors
- Ability to care co-ordinate within CPA.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate effective teamwork
- Ability to network, collaborate and liaise with other agencies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective Communicator
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
Desirable
- 'Can do- positive attitude'
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Car driver/ access to a vehicle
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).
