Job summary
Looking for something new and exciting? Passionate about supporting People with a Learning Disability with behaviours of concern?
Look no further. Barnet Learning Disability Service have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Learning Disability Challenging Behaviour 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-disciplinary team to provide specialist Nursing support to individuals with behaviours of concern.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' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities preferred)
- Relevant degree education or degree level academic courses relevant to learning disabilities
Desirable
- Further education regarding challenging behaviour
- Positive behaviour Support Trained
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in learning disabilities nursing in a community environment
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour
- Experience of care co-ordination for people with complex needs .
- Experience in providing training to a variety of different audiences
- Experience of overcoming barriers within primary care settings to ensure people with learning disabilities have fair access to healthcare .
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of service development work
- Experience of making accessible information
- Experience of working with social care
- Experience of supporting safeguarding concerns
- Experience of implementing the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Experience in writing and implementing PBS plans .
- Experience of completing continuing healthcare checklists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Transforming Care Agenda .
- Understanding of Learning Disability Mortality review program
Other
Desirable
- Completed Nursing Mentorship
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities preferred)
- Relevant degree education or degree level academic courses relevant to learning disabilities
Desirable
- Further education regarding challenging behaviour
- Positive behaviour Support Trained
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in learning disabilities nursing in a community environment
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour
- Experience of care co-ordination for people with complex needs .
- Experience in providing training to a variety of different audiences
- Experience of overcoming barriers within primary care settings to ensure people with learning disabilities have fair access to healthcare .
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of service development work
- Experience of making accessible information
- Experience of working with social care
- Experience of supporting safeguarding concerns
- Experience of implementing the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Experience in writing and implementing PBS plans .
- Experience of completing continuing healthcare checklists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Transforming Care Agenda .
- Understanding of Learning Disability Mortality review program
Other
Desirable
- Completed Nursing Mentorship
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).
