Job summary We have a fantastic secondment opportunity for 2 year fixed term, 0.8fte, band 7 Learning Disability Nurse within the Intensive Support Function of our Community Learning Disability Team, based in East Cheshire. As this post is fixed term, secondment opportiunities can be discussed with your current manager. You will be joining a team where person centred care is at the forefront of everything that we do. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting the clinical leadership within the Intensive Support Function and the community nursing team, ensuring all work is needs led, evidence based and in line with current legislation. You will also support the leadership and development of services in line with the workstreams that are the focus for the care group, which includes, mental health, forensic, physical health, NDD and cognitive impairment. CWP hosts CANDDID, the Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, which carries out research, education and training, and all clinicians are encouraged and supported to develop research and QI skills. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will carry a caseload of clients within the Intensive Support Function who have learning disabilities who have the most complex needs, where a very high level of clinical expertise is required to deliver care that will reduce the risk of placement breakdown and admission to inpatient services under the Mental Health Act. The post holder will act as transformational role model/guide to deliver specialist learning disability assessment, intervention and person centred outcomes. They will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision and appraisals of nurses within the team and supervise students while on placement with the team. About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 373-LD0495 Job locations Rosemount Lea Bank Close Macclesfield SK118HE Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered learning disability nurse (RNLD; RNMH) Post registration degree level training e.g. Specialist practitioner or other equivalent degree (e.g. forensic behavioural science) or evidence of previously working at this level for a minimum of 12mths Evidence of post registration modules at degree / masters level e.g. - mentorship module - forensic module - CBT - challenging behaviour - autism - Clinical audit & research Desirable Nationally recognised Qualifications in challenging behaviour and / or autism (e.g. IABA; etc.) Nurse prescribing Leadership or management qualification Knowledge & Expertise Essential Ability to assess/ draw up clinical formulation Plan/Evaluate care to clients with complex needs Ability to take lead health coordination function for people with complex health needs Ability to undertake complex risk assessments and manage risks through coordinated multi agency approach to care Ability to design individualised service specifications for people with complex needs Ability to design and deliver training and make formal presentations to groups of professionals, service providers, service users and families Ability to support service users, their families and carers in crisis situations Audit and benchmarking skills Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to work across organisations to obtain positive outcomes for service users Demonstrates the ability to influence and achieve changes in practice/service delivery Awareness and understanding of the learning disability agenda, relevant legislation and government policy (e.g. Mansell reports; national confidential inquiry into LD deaths; Autism act; Winterbourne view: SAF etc.) Working knowledge and understanding of legislation & processes relating to people with LD e.g. mental health act; Mental Capacity Act; safeguarding & deprivation of liberty safeguards Ability to identify areas in nursing practice for further development, and support others in process Ability to supervise and mentor students and other nurses Record Keeping and report writing skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) and ability to change style of communication to meet the audiences needs Experience Essential Some experience of working with people with a learning disability in a community setting Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs i.e. challenging behaviour, autism, mental health problems Positive attitude to people with L.D and experience of person centred planning Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages Experience of CHC process Participation in service developments / projects Desirable Staff Management experience (PDP's; sickness / absence management / recruitment& retention etc.) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered learning disability nurse (RNLD; RNMH) Post registration degree level training e.g. Specialist practitioner or other equivalent degree (e.g. forensic behavioural science) or evidence of previously working at this level for a minimum of 12mths Evidence of post registration modules at degree / masters level e.g. - mentorship module - forensic module - CBT - challenging behaviour - autism - Clinical audit & research Desirable Nationally recognised Qualifications in challenging behaviour and / or autism (e.g. IABA; etc.) Nurse prescribing Leadership or management qualification Knowledge & Expertise Essential Ability to assess/ draw up clinical formulation Plan/Evaluate care to clients with complex needs Ability to take lead health coordination function for people with complex health needs Ability to undertake complex risk assessments and manage risks through coordinated multi agency approach to care Ability to design individualised service specifications for people with complex needs Ability to design and deliver training and make formal presentations to groups of professionals, service providers, service users and families Ability to support service users, their families and carers in crisis situations Audit and benchmarking skills Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to work across organisations to obtain positive outcomes for service users Demonstrates the ability to influence and achieve changes in practice/service delivery Awareness and understanding of the learning disability agenda, relevant legislation and government policy (e.g. Mansell reports; national confidential inquiry into LD deaths; Autism act; Winterbourne view: SAF etc.) Working knowledge and understanding of legislation & processes relating to people with LD e.g. mental health act; Mental Capacity Act; safeguarding & deprivation of liberty safeguards Ability to identify areas in nursing practice for further development, and support others in process Ability to supervise and mentor students and other nurses Record Keeping and report writing skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) and ability to change style of communication to meet the audiences needs Experience Essential Some experience of working with people with a learning disability in a community setting Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs i.e. challenging behaviour, autism, mental health problems Positive attitude to people with L.D and experience of person centred planning Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages Experience of CHC process Participation in service developments / projects Desirable Staff Management experience (PDP's; sickness / absence management / recruitment& retention etc.) 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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Rosemount Lea Bank Close Macclesfield SK118HE Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)