Job summary
Are you an experienced Learning Disability nurse who is passionate about improving people's lives?
We're looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse.
Then why not become a part of our outstanding service, where we pride ourselves on putting an individual's right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do through our innovative multi-disciplinary approach.
Our service works to implement the assessment and provision of person-centred specialist health and social care services that promote service users right to choose, in line with their assessed needs and in a way that enables them to reach their full potential.
This role is both varied and challenging at times, but our innovating work in a multi-disciplinary setting allows you to have the very best support from a network of colleagues.
So, what can we offer you in return? The successful applicant will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, an NHS pension, as well as training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the delivery of a countywide specialist LD nursing under the guidance of the lead Nurse by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
- To provide professional supervision to other staff /students as appropriate including appraisal and professional development particularly mandatory training.
- To contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the management team via the Lead Nurse.
- As an autonomous practitioner to manage a specialist case load providing assessment, identification and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability and/or autism.
- To participate in multi disciplinary/multi agency working with key partners and professionals.
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.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training
- To have an understanding of Health and Social care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice
- To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist personal caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
- To be highly proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the specialist health and nursing needs of the learning disability population. This includes risk assessment, assessment of complex conditions e.g. challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care, mental health, epilepsy etc.
- To liaise and communicate effectively and sensitively with other professionals in the MDT and external agencies (e.g. Mental Health Teams, Drug and Alcohol, Palliative and Childrens Services) providing highly specialist advice as necessary.
- To lead in, implement and evaluate specialist programmes of care which support the health care of individuals or groups with Learning disabilities and complex needs.
- To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across partner agencies.
- Lead in the co-ordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training
- To have an understanding of Health and Social care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice
- To independently prioritise, maintain and manage a complex specialist personal caseload within the context of the Learning Disability Partnership.
- To be highly proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the specialist health and nursing needs of the learning disability population. This includes risk assessment, assessment of complex conditions e.g. challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care, mental health, epilepsy etc.
- To liaise and communicate effectively and sensitively with other professionals in the MDT and external agencies (e.g. Mental Health Teams, Drug and Alcohol, Palliative and Childrens Services) providing highly specialist advice as necessary.
- To lead in, implement and evaluate specialist programmes of care which support the health care of individuals or groups with Learning disabilities and complex needs.
- To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across partner agencies.
- Lead in the co-ordination of complex case work as a case manager for individuals.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Registered Practice Educator or mentor in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a case load
- Experience of nursing assessment and intervention relevant to adults with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a community MDT
- Care coordination in CPA/case management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and of those you supervise
- Ability to prioritise your own work and the work of those you supervise
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to manage conflict
- Good interpersonal skills
- Emotional reslilience
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Ability to deliver health education training
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act knowledge
- IT skills
- Understanding of research and audit processes
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of treatment strategies
- Knowledge of the Enabling Approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel within a rural location
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Registered Practice Educator or mentor in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability
- Experience of managing a case load
- Experience of nursing assessment and intervention relevant to adults with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience within a community MDT
- Care coordination in CPA/case management
- Experience in providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and of those you supervise
- Ability to prioritise your own work and the work of those you supervise
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to manage conflict
- Good interpersonal skills
- Emotional reslilience
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Ability to deliver health education training
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act knowledge
- IT skills
- Understanding of research and audit processes
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
- Knowledge of treatment strategies
- Knowledge of the Enabling Approach to support people to meet their full potential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Ability to participate in research and audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel within a rural location
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).
