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Community Learning Disability Nurse, York
Client: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Location: York, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d7ab2af7dfec
Job Views: 7
Posted: 14.02.2025
Expiry Date: 31.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
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, addressing and 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 mental health difficulties, behavioral challenges, placement breakdown, and medication titration, ensuring they are treated in the least restrictive environment with minimal disruption to their lives.
The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr 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 regularly.
This post is only open to candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship. Note: 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 can 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.
Date posted: 10 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 346-NYL-032-24-B
Job locations: Systems House, Concord Way, Amy Johnstone Way, York, YO30 4XT
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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 who have a willingness to develop. Staff must be able to care coordinate and should work well independently as well as part of a wider team.
The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12hr shift pattern. They will be responsible for supporting the team's caseload, providing assessment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals, and delivering training.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and willing to help support, develop, and shape the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD.
2. To be recognized as a practice assessor/mentor or work towards it in an agreed timescale.
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period).
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential
1. Working with people with learning disabilities/mental ill health.
2. Working in a person-centered therapeutic organization.
3. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
4. Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Working in partnership with other agencies.
Knowledge
Essential
1. Evidence-based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
3. Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
4. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
5. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
6. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections.
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