Job summary
Are you looking for something new and exciting?
Passionate about supporting People with a Learning Disability with their health needs? Look no further - Barnet Learning Disability Service have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join their dedicated and forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly and dynamic Learning Disability Nursing Team and can expect to utilise your knowledge, skills and experience by promoting excellent quality care through evidence-based practice and value-based approaches to People with a Learning Disability within the London Borough of Barnet.
The post-holder will work as part of a multi-displinary team to provide specialist Nursing support to individuals with Mental Health issues, Challenging Behaviour and Complex Physical Health needs.We pride ourselves in driving change and improving the lives of people with a Learning Disability, if you do too, come and join us!
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Learning Disability Nurse or Adult Nurse with an interest and experience of working with people with a learning disability
Desirable
- Dual qualification - ie Learning Disability and Adult Nursing/mental health
- Post qualification training relevant to Physical Health care and people with a Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability, complex physical health needs and challenging behaviour
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of co-ordinating care for people on CPA
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with social care
- Post qualification experience in learning disabilities nursing in a community environment
Desirable
- Experience of Care and Treatment Reviews
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be aware of Transforming Care Agenda
- Must be aware of learning from mortality reviews (LeDeR)
- Must have a good understanding of people with a learning disability and complex physical health needs
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Completed Nursing Mentorship/Practice Assessor
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Learning Disability Nurse or Adult Nurse with an interest and experience of working with people with a learning disability
Desirable
- Dual qualification - ie Learning Disability and Adult Nursing/mental health
- Post qualification training relevant to Physical Health care and people with a Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability, complex physical health needs and challenging behaviour
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of co-ordinating care for people on CPA
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with social care
- Post qualification experience in learning disabilities nursing in a community environment
Desirable
- Experience of Care and Treatment Reviews
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be aware of Transforming Care Agenda
- Must be aware of learning from mortality reviews (LeDeR)
- Must have a good understanding of people with a learning disability and complex physical health needs
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Completed Nursing Mentorship/Practice Assessor
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).
