Community Learning Disabilities Nurse - Development role

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers a development opportunity with a structured program to transition from Band 5 to Band 6. Responsibilities include assessing and coordinating care for clients, providing clinical support, and interacting with various healthcare sectors. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and a genuine passion for improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Registered Mental Nurse.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Full Driving License and ability to travel across Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a caseload of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Providing clinical support while promoting high-quality service delivery.
• Participating in reviewing eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines

Excellent organisational skills

Able to engage effectively in dialogue

Education

Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse

Job description

Overview

This post is for those who have successfully completed their preceptorship. Are you a dedicated & compassionate MH Nurse with a passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities? We are pleased to offer a Band 5 to 6 Development Opportunity for a motivated nurse to join our specialist service supporting people with learning disabilities & complex mental health needs. This post is designed to support your transition from Band 5-6 through a structured programme of professional development, clinical supervision, & mentorship. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, holistic care and promoting recovery, independence, & improved quality of life for individuals with a range of learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role will provide you with opportunities to enhance your skills in care coordination, positive behavioural support, risk assessment and management, and collaborative working with families and other agencies. You will be supported to build the leadership and clinical competencies required for a B6 role, with regular progress reviews and tailored learning objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is committed to making a difference and developing their career in a supportive, specialist environment. On successful completion of the development programme and achievement of required competencies, you will progress to a substantive Band 6 position.

Main duties of the job

The Community Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities. They may have either or both physical and mental health care needs. This will include relationships with Primary and Secondary health care, as well as private and voluntary care agencies. To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality outcome focused service in a person centered approach. This is a generic community care role providing support and cover across Plymouth city localities. To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality service to the population. There is responsibility for participating in reviewing a persons eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and is responsible for making consistent and well-informed professional decisions about the determination of CHC funding, ensuring that the national framework is applied and they adhere to all local policies and procedures.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees\' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding the Community Nurse (Mental Health) development post Band 5 - Band 6, please see the attached job description and personal specification for Band 5 and Band 6.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Band 5: Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Additional Requirements

• Band 5: Ability to travel across Plymouth
• Full Driving License
• The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
• Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning

Knowledge

• Band 5: Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care
• Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments
• Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
• Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review
• Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care
• Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability
• Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care
• Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery

Experience

• Band 5: Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues
• Band 5: Experience working in primary /community health settings
• Experience in mentoring students
• Working across organisational boundaries

Skills

• Band 5: Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to present relevant information in a concise format
• Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals
• Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working