Band 6, CAMHS Community Learning Disability Nurse, Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join their CAMHS Learning Disability Service in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to support young people with learning disabilities, helping them reach their full potential in a community-based setting. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and support. Your professional development is prioritized, with ample opportunities for peer support and continuing professional development. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage a case load effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and support to young people.
• Manage your own case load and conduct home visits.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Support and Advice

Case Management

Travel Flexibility

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialization in Learning Disabilities

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with learning disabilities to maximise their full potential?

Are you interested in a role where you can focus on your own development?

Perhaps you love to work in a community-based role within a CAMHS Service

We are seeking a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to Join the CAMHS Learning Disability Service in the Bristol Team

As a Community Learning Disability Nurse in our team, you will be a key member of our MDT, working in close partnership with Children's Services, Child Health and Education colleagues to support young people with learning disabilities, who may also have complex physical and mental health needs including behaviours that challenge.

Our community CAMHS LD Service works across Bristol & South Gloucestershire to provide specialist community support for young people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be providing high-quality assessment, support and advice to young people with learning disabilities, their families and networks.

You will be managing your own case load, working across the team to support young people in the most efficient and effective way possible. An ability to be able to travel around service area and sometimes further across city is essential, as you will need to complete home visits, attend meetings and training.

You will have support from the team's Senior Learning Disability Nurse, the multi-disciplinary team and our wider CAMHS Learning Disability Service . Peer support and CPD are at the forefront of how we operate, with your development goals being highly valued and supported.