We're looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse. Join our outstanding service, where we pride ourselves on putting an individual's right to choice, independence, health, and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do through our innovative multi-disciplinary approach. Our service implements the assessment and provision of person-centred specialist health and social care services that promote service users' right to choose, in line with their assessed needs and in a way that enables them to reach their full potential. This role is both varied and challenging, but our innovative work in a multi-disciplinary setting allows you to have the very best support from a network of colleagues. The successful applicant will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, an NHS pension, as well as training opportunities and career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
* To participate in the delivery of a countywide specialist LD nursing under the guidance of the lead Nurse by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
* To provide professional supervision to other staff/students as appropriate, including appraisal and professional development particularly mandatory training.
* To contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the LDP management team via the Lead Nurse.
* As an autonomous practitioner, manage a specialist caseload providing assessment, identification, and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
* To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working within the LDP and with key partners.
* To travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines; you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle, as public transport is not reliable for this role.
* To be highly proficient in the assessment, identification, treatment, and management of the specialist health and nursing needs of the learning disability population, including risk assessment and management of complex conditions.
* To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group, particularly during times of crisis.
* To have skills in conflict resolution and positive behaviour approaches.
* To plan, implement, and regularly review integrated individual support plans for each client in conjunction with team members.
* To input, analyse, and present data/statistics to inform evidence-based practice.
* To write timely professional reports/records and action plans in line with professional guidelines that comply with CPFT and County Council record-keeping policies.
* To work to reduce health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability by collaborating with partners in primary and secondary care.
Are you an experienced Learning Disability nurse who is passionate about improving people's lives?
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