Community Learning Disability Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join their established Community Nursing Team in Nottingham. The role requires managing a busy caseload while providing assessment, treatment, and support for individuals with diverse needs. Candidates must hold a Nursing degree in Learning Disabilities and be registered with the NMC. Ideal applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as experience in supervising staff. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Maintains current registration with the NMC.
• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload autonomously and as part of a team.
• Provide assessment, treatment and support to individuals in the community.
• Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good written/oral communication skills

Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic

Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues

Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing care needs

IT skills

A high level of emotional intelligence

Education

Professional Qualification (Learning Disabilities) to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to work within West CIDT, covering Mansfield and Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The main base will be Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs. We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Community Nursing Team.

Job responsibilities

• Applicants must be an RNLD, have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
• Manage a busy caseload autonomously and as part of a team.
• Provide assessment, treatment and support to individuals in the community experiencing physical, mental or behavioural challenges.
• Work with patients, families, carers, social care and external providers.
• Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.
• Survey the full range of nursing duties and assess physical and mental health needs.

Job qualifications

Professional Qualification (Learning Disabilities) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC.

Experience

Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding. Specialist and area specific experience, additional role specific training completed, supervision training completed / experience of supervising staff.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written/oral communication skills.
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic.
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues.
• Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing care needs.
• IT skills.
• A high level of emotional intelligence.

Training

Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and clinical risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 C’s.
• Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care.

Contractual Requirements

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Disability and Equality

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, and an understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and how it applies to their role.

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

Disability & DBS

This post requires a DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment. A DBS Update Service annual fee of £16 per year applies.