Job summary Do you have an interest in working in the field of learning disabilities and/ormental health and would like a new challenge? The Specialist Mental Health inLearning Disabilities Team is looking to recruit amotivated learning disability/mental health nurse specialist to join the team for a fixed term of 12 months. The team consists of psychiatrists and specialist nurses and work closely with specialist challenging behaviour teams and psychology. This is a community-based nursing post with an emphasis on clinical work, providing specialist assessment and intervention in the management of people with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs; in partnership with service-users, their families, carers and social care providers. Caseloads consist mainly of people with functional mental health problems, and a smaller group of people with challenging behaviour or dementia. The posts also involve carrying out clinical supervision and teaching staff. The successful candidates will be an RNLD or RMN with experience working with people who have a learning disability and additional mental health problems. We are looking for motivated people who are able to work within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency context, which includes spending time in the patient's family, supported living and care homes and day opportunities. For more info or to arrange an informal visit, please call Denzel Mafukidze on 02082693331, or Jill Davies, Clinical Lead for MH in LD on 02038895113 Main duties of the job The post holder will provide high quality specialist nursing services that reflect the needs of adults with learning disabilities who have mental health needs. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To manage a complex clinical caseload ensuring high standards of care that is flexible to the needs of the service user. When appropriate facilitate access to generic health services in accordance with individual needs. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of Policies, Procedures and Clinical Guidelines in the community setting particularly in areas associated with mental health and within the transforming care agenda. To be responsible for delivering specialist mental health assessment, (including risk assessment, formulation, diagnosis and management planning). Implementing and evaluating clinical care, keeping up to date with advances in nursing practice and mental health research and monitoring clinical performance. Develop formal links and working relationships with local community Adult Mental Health Teams, in patient service, Mental Health in Learning Disability In-Reach team and, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Bexley. To participate in the Care Programme Approach, and where appropriate act as Care Co-ordinator for patients on Enhanced CPA. About us Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pa inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 277-6956771-ALD Job locations Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LT Job description Job responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities To accept referrals according to locally agreed guidelines. To manage a complex clinical caseload ensuring high standards of care that is flexible to the needs of the service user. When appropriate facilitate access to generic health services in accordance with individual needs. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of Policies, Procedures and Clinical Guidelines in the community setting particularly in areas associated with mental health and within the transforming care agenda. In partnership with the medical team, be responsible for the development of thespecialist mental health in learning disability service locally for people with alearning disability. To be responsible for delivering specialist mental health assessment, (including risk assessment, formulation, diagnosis and management planning). Implementing and evaluating clinical care, keeping up to date with advances in nursing practice and mental health research and monitoring clinical performance. Develop formal links and working relationships with local community Adult Mental Health Teams; Mental Health and Learning Disability In-Reach Team and in patient services across Oxleas. To participate in the Care Programme Approach, and where appropriate act as Care Co-ordinator for patients on Enhanced CPA. Arrange Care and Treatment Reviews and/or Care and Education Treatment Reviews when appropriate, in line with national policy guidance. Work jointly with other professionals within the Learning Disability Partnership and ensure prompt and appropriate delivery of services. Job description Job responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities To accept referrals according to locally agreed guidelines. To manage a complex clinical caseload ensuring high standards of care that is flexible to the needs of the service user. When appropriate facilitate access to generic health services in accordance with individual needs. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of Policies, Procedures and Clinical Guidelines in the community setting particularly in areas associated with mental health and within the transforming care agenda. In partnership with the medical team, be responsible for the development of thespecialist mental health in learning disability service locally for people with alearning disability. To be responsible for delivering specialist mental health assessment, (including risk assessment, formulation, diagnosis and management planning). Implementing and evaluating clinical care, keeping up to date with advances in nursing practice and mental health research and monitoring clinical performance. Develop formal links and working relationships with local community Adult Mental Health Teams; Mental Health and Learning Disability In-Reach Team and in patient services across Oxleas. To participate in the Care Programme Approach, and where appropriate act as Care Co-ordinator for patients on Enhanced CPA. Arrange Care and Treatment Reviews and/or Care and Education Treatment Reviews when appropriate, in line with national policy guidance. Work jointly with other professionals within the Learning Disability Partnership and ensure prompt and appropriate delivery of services. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RNLD or RMN with at least 3 years post qualifying experience Evidence of continued Professional development Educated to degree level or equivalent with a specialist Mental Health qualification if RNLD and LD qualification if RMN Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Minimum of 18 months working as a community nurse Experience of working with people with a learning disability and mental health problems Appraisal and clinical supervision skills Effort and Environment Essential Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence To manage highly emotive and stressful situations where there is a risk of violence and aggression from patients Ability to meet deadlines Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required Be able to work flexibly if required Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RNLD or RMN with at least 3 years post qualifying experience Evidence of continued Professional development Educated to degree level or equivalent with a specialist Mental Health qualification if RNLD and LD qualification if RMN Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Minimum of 18 months working as a community nurse Experience of working with people with a learning disability and mental health problems Appraisal and clinical supervision skills Effort and Environment Essential Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence To manage highly emotive and stressful situations where there is a risk of violence and aggression from patients Ability to meet deadlines Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required Be able to work flexibly if required Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership 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 Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LT Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)