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Community Nurse Learning Disability
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-SPS881-AT-B
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
LD Adults Team Central
Town
Chorley
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Community Nurse Learning Disability

Band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information about  Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

 

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

A means of transport is essential and applicants must be

willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Main duties of the job

The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff-develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

The post holder will be an experienced learning disability nurse with knowledge and skills in supporting people with a learning disability with complex health needs, as well as the provision of positive behavioural support.  Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role.  You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Part 5 or 14 of NMC register
  • Post registration experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A means of mobility around Lancashire
  • Ability to support people who have a learning disability on an individual and group basis
  • Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy IT competence Presentation Skills
  • Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk

Skills & Abilites

Essential criteria
  • Communication – Non verbal, verbal and written
  • Multi agency Team working
  • Enthusiasm and motivation
  • Ability to handle difficult situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Rayner
Job title
Clinical Lead
Telephone number
07779 456287
Additional information

or Rebekah Gerrard Operational Lead on 07855 113483