We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse to join our Middlesbrough day services team supporting individuals with complex learning disabilities and physical health problems. This role will involve working in partnership with Middlesbrough council staff to meet the needs of individuals accessing the service. The role will also require cross cover as needed in our sister day service in Brotton and our wider short-term care services across Teesside.
Candidates must have 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job
The team provides specialist care and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, providing hands-on care, assessment of physical health and social needs alongside overseeing registered nurses and healthcare assistants.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the physical health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team enhancing the community service. Working with service users who require specialist interventions due to the impact of physical health and quality of life, including adhering to the trust values and behaviours.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively, and will be expected to take part in the nurse on-call rota.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months.
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months.
Experience
Essential
* 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
* Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
* Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Quality improvement activities.
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Research and development methodology.
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections.
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Orchard Day Services
Landsdowne Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 2QT
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