Job summary
We have a rare & exciting opportunity for an experienced & passionate Learning Disability nurse to join the Intensive Support Team ( IST )in the Team leader band 7 position within the West Specialist Learning Disability Service.
Main duties of the job
The Team Leader role in IST involves working with adults with a learning disability and challenging Behavior and/ or mental health issues in the community with the aim to prevent an admission to hospital
About us
The Team leader role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic Learning Disability nurse who has experience of working in the community and an understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda and a passion for working with the individual, their carers and networks to support individuals in their own home and explore alternatives to hospital admission
Job description
Job responsibilities
To achieve this you will beleading the Intensive support nurses and senior support workers & your role will include
1. Supervision of band 6 nurses & monitoring of band 5 & band 4 supervisions
2. Excellent communication and organizational skills
3. Operational management of IST including annual leave, e-roster
4. leadership of student nurse placements and recruitment
5. Professional responsibilities including CPD & preceptorship.
6. Monitoring of Caseloads and case management to try and help prevent admission.
7. Screening and allocating referrals
8. Charing Nurses meetings and prevention of hospital admissions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. RNLD /RNMHH
10. ENB 997/998( Mentoring & Preceptorship) or equivalent
11. Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
12. Reasonable experience of working in a Specialist LD community Service.
13. Clinical and operational management of junior staff
14. Managing service priorities met