Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Band 6 Nurse to join our Intensive Support Team (IST) for adults with learning disabilities, based in Peterborough. This team offers you an opportunity to show case your experience and expertise in working with people who find themselves in crisis . The applicant must have NMC Registration as a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or Mental health Nurse (RNMH)
The successful applicant will possess practical skills; have lived experience of supporting a person with learning disabilities with behaviours of concern and communication needs. Experience of working as part of a team; undertaking holistic assessments, provide accurate reports, and have an understanding of the relevant legislation that guide practice.
You will be joining a service of highly motivated professionals where we value person centred multi-disciplinary working and strive to develop our skills and knowledge to support us to meet the needs of service users in a creative and holistic way.
Our team supports adults with learning disabilities with a diverse, fascinating range of complex needs. Our goal is to support our service users to remain in their community at a time or crisis, by offering mental health support, therapy, and treatment. We support the transition of service users to return from out of area placements and work closely with services supporting young people to prevent them leaving Peterborough unnecessarily.
Main duties of the job
The role of the community nurse within the Intensive support Team (IST) would be to support individuals with learning disabilities which complex needs who are experiencing a period of crisis where they require some intensive support to stabilise them.
This would include triaging of referrals and collating information to ascertain if they meet the criteria for the team doing so by liaising with colleagues in the IST.
Gaining consent from the service users to have input from IST and consent to share information. Where relevant discussing the Dynamic Support Register and getting consent for their name to go on the register or to make a best interest decision.
Accurately recording information on SystmOne and sharing information with appropriate agencies to coordinate effective care
To be involved in developing and presenting of bespoke person cantered training, developing formulations around the person with colleagues and being involved in the writing and training of Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS)
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To participate in the delivery of specialist Learning Disability nursing service with the support from the MDT.
- Take the lead in identification and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
- The role will include appropriate information sharing with family, Carers, Police, and Probation, GP and other key stakeholders and partner agencies.
- To provide appropriate support and direction for tasks undertaken by junior nurses and support workers
- To take the lead in developing and delivering formal and informal training to key stake holders i.e. support providers, families etc.
- To have some understanding of trauma and how this may impact on the individual, to be able to develop skills and knowledge to offer support with a trauma informed approach to care.
- Can work autonomously to identify priorities and manage time and resources effectively (maintain a personal caseload within the context of the IST) to ensure quality of care is maintained and enhanced.
- To have skills of developing risk assessments, assessment of complex conditions, Development of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans e.g. challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care, mental health, epilepsy etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To participate in the delivery of specialist Learning Disability nursing service with the support from the MDT.
- Take the lead in identification and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
- The role will include appropriate information sharing with family, Carers, Police, and Probation, GP and other key stakeholders and partner agencies.
- To provide appropriate support and direction for tasks undertaken by junior nurses and support workers
- To take the lead in developing and delivering formal and informal training to key stake holders i.e. support providers, families etc.
- To have some understanding of trauma and how this may impact on the individual, to be able to develop skills and knowledge to offer support with a trauma informed approach to care.
- Can work autonomously to identify priorities and manage time and resources effectively (maintain a personal caseload within the context of the IST) to ensure quality of care is maintained and enhanced.
- To have skills of developing risk assessments, assessment of complex conditions, Development of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans e.g. challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care, mental health, epilepsy etc.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983 / 2007)
- Knowledge of relevant professional Standards
- Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Children Act (1989)
- Knowledge of the role and purpose of clinical supervision
- Working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable
- Solid understanding of risk assessments
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of the enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
Desirable
- Understanding of an ability to participate in research and audit
- Understanding of trauma informed care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for working with those with learning disabilities.
- Able to assess people with complex vulnerabilities.
- Able to record information clearly and accurately.
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- Able to work autonomously and have the confidence to make clinical decisions.
- Able to maintain professional standards.
- Able to manage conflict and change.
- Experience of developing and using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches with teams
- Self-management / able to manage workload. Able to manage pressure of working in an intensive environment shows emotional resilience
- Able to undertake/seek out supervision as required.
- Effective at networking and liaison to establish close links with range of people and professionals
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Problem solving and reasoning skills.
Desirable
- A working Knowledge of Nationally approved assessment and screening tools for vulnerabilities such as mental health, physical health, behaviours that challenge and substance misuse.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of partnership working across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of being a practice assessor and/or supervisor.
- CPA Care Co-ordinator experience.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or RNMH Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Post registration training relevant to the service area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of practice Assessor/ Practice supervisor course
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Routine and regular use of computer
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983 / 2007)
- Knowledge of relevant professional Standards
- Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Children Act (1989)
- Knowledge of the role and purpose of clinical supervision
- Working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable
- Solid understanding of risk assessments
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of the enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential
Desirable
- Understanding of an ability to participate in research and audit
- Understanding of trauma informed care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for working with those with learning disabilities.
- Able to assess people with complex vulnerabilities.
- Able to record information clearly and accurately.
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- Able to work autonomously and have the confidence to make clinical decisions.
- Able to maintain professional standards.
- Able to manage conflict and change.
- Experience of developing and using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches with teams
- Self-management / able to manage workload. Able to manage pressure of working in an intensive environment shows emotional resilience
- Able to undertake/seek out supervision as required.
- Effective at networking and liaison to establish close links with range of people and professionals
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Problem solving and reasoning skills.
Desirable
- A working Knowledge of Nationally approved assessment and screening tools for vulnerabilities such as mental health, physical health, behaviours that challenge and substance misuse.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of partnership working across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of being a practice assessor and/or supervisor.
- CPA Care Co-ordinator experience.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or RNMH Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Post registration training relevant to the service area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of practice Assessor/ Practice supervisor course
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Routine and regular use of computer
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).
