Band 6 Community Nurse

NHS; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Hay Mills is seeking an experienced Community Nurse focused on learning disabilities. This role involves managing a caseload, ensuring health outcomes, and collaborating with various teams. Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with complex health needs.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a caseload under supervision.
• Focus on health outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide support to access health services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of assessment processes

Understanding legislation for learning disabilities

Ability to undertake audit tools

Confidence

Education

Registered Nurse: Learning Disabilities or Mental Health

ENB 998 or equivalent

Job description

Community Nurse - Learning Disabilities - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and highly motivated individuals to join a community city-wide service within the Learning Disabilities Service.

You will be an experienced and flexible individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for multi-disciplinary team working.

Main duties of the job

To work within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team to provide support and guidance to children and adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

To work within the framework of health facilitation (level one and two).

To co-ordinate a clinical service under the supervision of Senior Community Nurses.

Job responsibilities

To manage and co-ordinate a caseload under the supervision of the Senior Community Nurse.

To focus on individual health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and offer support to access health services.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training

• Registered Nurse: Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience

• Working with Multi-disciplinary Teams
• Dealing with complex health needs
• Working with Multi-agencies

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of assessment processes
• Level 1 & 2 health facilitation
• Understand legislation in relation to people with learning disabilities
• Ability to undertake and understand audit tools
• Knowledge of Care Programme Approach
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident

Other Job Requirements

• Car driver essential with full licence and access to a vehicle
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• On call participation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)