Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a qualified band 5 Learning Disability nurse looking for a new challenge? Perhaps you would love to work with children with Learning disabilities and have always thought about working in a community setting?
Here at CWP we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Learning disability nurse! So why not consider joining our friendly, multi-disciplinary team here on Wirral, where you will develop a flavour for creatively supporting families with their children to promote the child's mental health, so that they can live their best lives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary community Learning Disability CYPMHS Team Wirral. They will be expected to manage a defined case load of 0-18-year-olds with Severe Learning Disabilities and profound and multiple disabilities who may exhibit behaviours that challenge others and have complex physical health needs and mental health difficulties.
The post holder will be expected to hold a full driving license and to work flexibly in varying locations in the community, including family homes, education settings and an office base. They will provide direct clinical work, liaise with other agencies and staff, and will support the development of students within the service.
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 and promoting equality and diversity.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts Values and associated behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Learning Disability Nurse RNLD
* Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
* NST 307 / ENB 998
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Sound understanding of PBS & ability to utilise a range of functional assessment tools & interpret data
* Ability to assess/plans/evaluate care to clients and carers
* Ability to support clients in crisis
* Record keeping & Report writing skills
* Ability to chair meetings e.g. service user reviews
* Ability to deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
* Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities
Desirable
* Special interests related to Positive Behaviour Support and reducing restrictive practices
Experience
Essential
* Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
* Ability to implement systems to improve communication and promote engagement in skills development and engagement with positive activities
Desirable
* Working with a community team or other MDT
* Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs
* Experience of co-facilitating groups
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pensby Clinic, 281 Pensby Road, Heswall, CH61 5UB
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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