Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 position within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The base will be in York at Systems House and will cover the North Yorkshire area including York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.
The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioral challenges, placement breakdown, and medication titration. The team may also provide some in-reach into AMH/ACUTE/LD hospital settings as liaison support when clients need to access inpatient settings.
The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care and a recovery-based approach.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality on a regular basis.
This post is only open to candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship program. Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
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.
A trust car lease scheme is also available.
About Us
The intensive support team is a newly developed team and the Band 5 community learning disability nurse will be pivotal in the development of the team.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the center of their care, ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning, and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The service is looking for RNMH or RNLD with relevant LD experience or those willing to develop. Staff must be able to care coordinate and work well independently as well as part of a wider team.
The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12-hour shift pattern. Responsibilities include supporting the team's caseload, providing assessment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals, and delivering training.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to help support, develop, and shape the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
* To be recognized as a practice assessor/mentor or work towards this in an agreed timescale
* Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6-month probationary period)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
* Working with people with learning disabilities/mental ill health
* Working in a person-centered therapeutic organization
* Collaborating with service users and their families/carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Partnering with other agencies
Knowledge
* Evidence-based knowledge of best practices in caring for patients in the designated field
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* 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
* Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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.
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