Job summary Applicants must have already completed the Nursing Associate foundation degree and be a Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register. This post is not offering the training to gain this qualification. An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, for a Band 4 Nursing Associate within an established Integrated Learning Disability Team working alongside an MDT which includes Social Workers Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and administrative staff. Durham County Council are the lead authority of the Integrated Learning Disability Teams. Candidate's will use the Durham County Council system Azeus as their primary recording system and will still have access to TEWV recording systems and NHS mail. The team work collectively and collaboratively with others to ensure a high standard of care is provided and are always willing to go above and beyond what is expected when required, and to ensure people with a diagnosed learning disability and their families and carer are supported by delivering high quality clinical care utilising the Care Act and TEWV clinical Pathways. The service is currently 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The post holder will also be part of the Nurse on Call rota that covers out of hours 8pm to 8am. Main duties of the job Applicants must have NMC Nursing Associate registration and, preferably have experience of working with people with a diagnosed learning disability. The successful candidate will work with multi-professional practitioners to ensure collaborative working with service users, their families, carers and partner agencies providing a person-centred approach. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be calm, confident and resilient in their approach, and will need to be able to form therapeutic relationships. The successful candidate must also have a flexible approach to their work as they will be expected to take part in the on-call rota and should be able to travel independently to various locations across County Durham. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that is committed to personal and professional development and should strive to deliver high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts Core Values. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-DDL-054-24-B Job locations Greenlane Council Office Greenlane Spennymoor DL16 6JQ Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description for the essential role criteria and responsibilities. Please do contact us if you would like to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role in more detail prior application or interview. Additional contact details: Emma Davison (Community Matron) email: emma.davison1nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description for the essential role criteria and responsibilities. Please do contact us if you would like to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role in more detail prior application or interview. Additional contact details: Emma Davison (Community Matron) email: emma.davison1nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent. Desirable Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice. Knowledge/Skills Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Experience Essential Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Experience in working within learning disability/mental health services Desirable Knowledge and experience of safeguarding, assessing risk and documentation in line with TEWV policies. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent. Desirable Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice. Knowledge/Skills Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Experience Essential Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Experience in working within learning disability/mental health services Desirable Knowledge and experience of safeguarding, assessing risk and documentation in line with TEWV policies. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Greenlane Council Office Greenlane Spennymoor DL16 6JQ Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)