The Intensive Support Team (IST) has an exciting opportunity for a skilled, passionate, and dynamic Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse to work creatively to make a real difference to the lives of Adults with a Learning Disability.
We are looking for individuals who share our strong value-based approach and have an understanding of the support needs of people with a Learning Disability and Autism, who are at risk of an acute hospital admission or placement breakdown.
This post is for a Band 6 Lead Nurse, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract and will be based at Ash Green LD Centre, Chesterfield, covering the North Derbyshire geographical area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is passionate about improving the lives of people who have a learning disability.
Please be aware that the Intensive Support Team cover 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm.
A variety of shift patterns are available, including 8.00am-4.00pm, 12.00noon-8.00pm and long days. Exact details can be negotiated with the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The IST is part of the multi-disciplinary Derbyshire Adult Neurodevelopmental Services.
We work closely with a variety of stakeholders - Individuals, their families and carers, colleagues in Adult Care, Primary Care and Specialist Care Providers.
We focus on the individual and aim to provide responsive, intensive and personalised care, to avoid inappropriate hospital admissions.
We work to maintain individuals in their own home and engaged in their own community, and follow the aims of the NHS 'Building the Right Support' Action Plan.
Job responsibilities
As a Lead Nurse within the North Derbyshire Intensive Support Team you will be an essential member of our senior leadership team, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver specialist, flexible, responsive and intensive support for adults with learning disabilities considered at increased risk of a hospital admission under the MHA 1983.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team made up of skilled nurses, therapists and support workers.
You will work with a wide range of other agencies and stakeholders to provide bespoke support for people experiencing a challenging period, often for a complexity of reasons.
You will be expected to support a variety of students during training, placements, insight visits.
You will have specialist knowledge and experience in a variety of areas, including communication, behaviour, mental health issues and other common conditions such as Autism. If you can demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and are able to plan and deliver high quality, person centred, evidence-based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
* RNLD/ RMH Qualification
* Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration
Desirable
* Evidence of successful completion of post registration education
* Experience of management or leadership of teams
* Mentorship Qualification/ Standards for Student Supervision & Assessment
Skills & Attributes
Essential
* Ability to travel county wide and beyond if necessary
Desirable
* Actively engaged with continuing Professional Development
* To be self-motivating and enjoy taking on new challenges
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Post qualification experience
* Experience working with people with learning disabilities OR equivalent transferable skills
* Proven communication and interactive skills
* Well-developed organisational and self-management skills
* Able to prioritise and manage own workload
* Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge of Transforming Care, MHA, MCA and Positive Behaviour Support.
* Computer literate
Desirable
* Experience of supervising others
* Experience of working in partnership with carers and service providers
* Experience of working in a community service
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
* Professionally accountable for own actions and any clinical work delegated to other staff
* Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing environment
* Flexible and adaptable
* Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
* Understanding of evidence based practice in learning disabilities
Values & Motivators
Essential
* Compassionate
* Courageous
* Good communicator
* Committed
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Ash Green LD Centre
Ashgate Road
Chesterfield
S42 7JE
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