Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting Opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse within LDCAMHS Cheshire.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse to join our LD CAMHS team. In this role, you will provide high-quality behavioural and sleep assessments and interventions to children and young people who have Severe Learning Disabilities and who exhibit challenging behaviours. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualised care plans aimed at improving outcomes for our clients. You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team that values your skills, creativity, and dedication. No two days will be the same, and your work will directly impact the lives of those you work with.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive behavioural and sleep assessments for children and young people who have Severe Learning Disabilities.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of each individual.
* Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions.
* Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions as required.
* Travel across the Cheshire area as needed to provide timely support to clients.
* Provide group workshops to parents.
The post holder would be joining an established community team consisting of Learning Disability Nurses, Advanced Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Psychologists, a Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Admin staff.
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.
CWP is 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.
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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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?
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities).
Knowledge and Expertise
* Learning Disability and child related policy.
* Knowledge about Safeguarding children.
* NHS policy/practice, e.g. health improvement/public health agenda.
* Excellent communicator - written and oral.
* Proven, demonstrable experience of innovation and commitment to lifelong learning.
* Knowledge and understanding of Mental health issues for people with learning disabilities.
Experience
* Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
* Previous Community Nurse experience.
* Experience of working in CAMHS.
* Experience of positive parenting initiatives.
* Experience of working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities and mental health problems and their families/carers.
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.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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