Are you a student learning disability nurse due to qualify soon or are already a band 5 learning disability nurse and would like to join a community team? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
The team is looking to recruit a learning disability nurse who is adaptable, highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and who is passionate about working with children with learning disabilities. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking high-quality services, working in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers, and other agencies.
To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled.
A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills, and self-motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence-based and innovative.
The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.
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 further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Jenny Veitch Job title: Senior Nurse Telephone number: 07773947603
For informal enquiries, contact: Jenny Veitch, Senior Nurse, 07773944603
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