Job summary Do the have the skills and passion for working with children and young people with a Learning Disability (LD)? BeeU Children and Young People's Mental Health Service is looking for an LD Nurse to work in our supportive and friendly team LD team. You will be working independently with young people and their families within agreed guidelines, completing assessments (including risk management) and developing evidence-based intervention plans to facilitate positive outcomes in relation to referred behavioural and/or mental health needs. The post holder will also be required to offer specialist knowledge and skills on a range of behavioural and mental health issues relating to children and young people with an LD and offer liaison, consultation and learning as appropriate. It is an exciting time to come and work in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's Children, Young People and Families Services. We have received additional investment to improve the support available. As a result, we are pleased to be able to advertise a number of new roles both substantive and fixed-term posts. We can welcome clinicians who want to work in Children's Mental Health Services. Where people are interested in applying but would need to relocate we can support with associated incentives. Where people are interested and passionate about working with children but have identified additional training, we may be able to train staff to develop the appropriate skills. Main duties of the job Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes: specialist assessment; care planning in collaboration with young people, their families and carers; evaluation of individual treatment plans. Work as part of the BeeU LD multi-disciplinary team assessing the health and emotional wellbeing needs of children and young people with learning disabilities and responding appropriately. Complete specialist nursing assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families affected by learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. Positively represent the needs and rights of children and young people with learning disabilities, promoting equality and access to NHS and any other service. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 301-VA-24-6898954 Job locations Severn Fields, Shrewsbury Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job and person specification. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Current NMC registration Desirable Training in Positive Behaviour Support Additional degree in relevant subject Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Experience working with people with a Learning Disability presenting with mental health and/or behaviours of concerns Experience of managing and co-ordinating a caseload Experience of work in multi-disciplinary teams and with multi agency networks Desirable Experience working with children and young people with a Learning Disability Experience of working in community settings Experience of working in different cultural contexts Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Current NMC registration Desirable Training in Positive Behaviour Support Additional degree in relevant subject Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Experience working with people with a Learning Disability presenting with mental health and/or behaviours of concerns Experience of managing and co-ordinating a caseload Experience of work in multi-disciplinary teams and with multi agency networks Desirable Experience working with children and young people with a Learning Disability Experience of working in community settings Experience of working in different cultural contexts 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Severn Fields, Shrewsbury Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)