This is an exciting opportunity for suitably skilled, committed and enthusiastic Registered Learning Disability Nurses to join a well-established Learning Disability Service.
As part of a fully integrated Health & Social Care Team, you will be committed to achieving high quality health and social care outcomes for people with learning disabilities in Salford. The team promotes the health, independence and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and their carers through an integrated approach to assessment and support, working in close partnership with professionals from other disciplines.
You will have a passionate and supportive team behind you. From your induction and throughout your time here, you'll enjoy formal and informal supervision, support and development - from both managers and your colleagues.
Main duties of the job
* You will have a genuine commitment to partnership working and be a strong team player working flexibly with a can-do attitude.
* You will have a varied caseload of work to reflect the diversity of the local community.
* You will liaise closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure you achieve the best outcomes for the individual, their families and their carers.
* You will be adaptable in your approach and utilise effective communication skills & tools to promote person-centred practice.
* You will work independently but under the direction and supervision of senior staff to complete high quality, holistic assessments across a range of community settings.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current Registration with NMC as RNLD.
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of CPD related to role.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and their families.
* Demonstrate working on own initiative.
* Evidence of providing guidance to others including families and staff teams.
* Assessment and support planning.
* Developing positive relationships with people, families and other professionals.
Desirable
* Experience of training others including presentations.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to disseminate sensitive and complex information to people and families.
* Excellent communication skills including oral and written.
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City Approach
8th Floor City Approach
Salford
M30 0LB
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