Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to join the AdultCommunity Learning Disability Team (CLDT)Trafford,based at Sale Waterside.
We are based in Sale, a charming town in Greater Manchester, situated on the south bank of the river Mersey. We are a well-established and friendly team who support patients with a learning disability who are registered with a GP is in Trafford. We link in closely with our colleagues in Greater Manchester, as part of a wider Greater Manchester Network.
Nursing is a valued and respected component of the team.
You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team and have access to an excellent training and preceptorship programme.
The post requires an enthusiasm and commitment to working with adults with learning disabilities within a person-centred approach.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team who are actively working to make a difference to adults with learning disabilities and their families then this is the post for you!
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 26th January and the proposed interview date is 6th February
Main duties of the job
Managing a caseload under supervision, the post holder will be expected to work autonomously and as part of the team to improve outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities within their local community, whilst maintaining quality lives and ensuring people are free from harm.
Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and literacy skills and the ability to work with a range of professionals, agencies and carers in a wide range of settings.
You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing, as well as a desire for on-going professional development.
Development opportunities will be provided in the form of training and you will receive regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered learning disability nurse RNLD
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Evidence of further post registration study
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to assess/ plan/ evaluate care to clients and carers
- Ability to support clients in crisis
- Record keeping & report writing skills
- Ability to chair meetings e.g. service user reviews
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; Transforming Care
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour; mental health PMLD or forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
Desirable
- Working within a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health forensics; physical health )
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered learning disability nurse RNLD
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Evidence of further post registration study
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to assess/ plan/ evaluate care to clients and carers
- Ability to support clients in crisis
- Record keeping & report writing skills
- Ability to chair meetings e.g. service user reviews
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; Transforming Care
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (challenging behaviour; mental health PMLD or forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
Desirable
- Working within a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health forensics; physical health )
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
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).
