Job summary
Our Central and West Lancashire Children's Community Learning Disability Team are looking for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse or a Paediatric Nurse with experience of working with children with learning disabilities to join our team.
The team is hoping to recruit a nurse who is passionate about working with children with learning disabilities, adaptable, highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and with the ability to supervise and manage staff. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and other agencies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the health, psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Theywill be responsible for their caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service.
The post holder will also take a senior role in undertaking and supporting assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.The post is based within Lancashire.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Part 5 or 14 of NMC register X 2- 3 years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent
Desirable
- Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998 X Relevant post registration Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to travel around the district X Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis X Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD X Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy X IT competence
Desirable
- Presentation Skills X Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written X Multi agency Team working X Enthusiasm and motivation X Ability to handle difficult situations X Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload X Non-judgemental attitude X Willing to have DBS enhanced check
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Part 5 or 14 of NMC register X 2- 3 years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent
Desirable
- Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998 X Relevant post registration Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to travel around the district X Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis X Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD X Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy X IT competence
Desirable
- Presentation Skills X Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written X Multi agency Team working X Enthusiasm and motivation X Ability to handle difficult situations X Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload X Non-judgemental attitude X Willing to have DBS enhanced check
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).
