Community Learning Disability Nurse

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Salford Community Learning Disability Service. You may start as Band 5 with development into Band 6 within 12 months, in a supportive team dedicated to person-centred care.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary service, delivering compassionate care, promoting health, wellbeing and independence for adults with learning disabilities, and you'll receive a comprehensive induction

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Learning Disability Nurse registration.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Experience with young people/adults who have a learning disability.
• Experience and skill in guidance/support/advice to carers and providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and promote health and independence.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Support carers and providers with guidance and advice.
• Travel to different locations across the Trust footprint as required.

Skills

NMC LDN registration

CPD

LD experience

Guidance to carers

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Care planning

Independence/initiative

Travel to sites

Driving licence

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Community Learning Disability Nursing Team in Salford

Are you a passionate and motivated Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Salford Community Learning Disability Service, supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve the best possible health outcomes and live fulfilling, independent lives.

We are seeking either a Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse eager to develop into a Band 6 role within 12 months, or an experienced Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse ready to bring their expertise to our dynamic and dedicated team.

Working within a multidisciplinary service, you will play a key role in promoting health, wellbeing and independence for people with learning disabilities and their carers. You'll work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centred care tailored to their needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, build rewarding relationships and influence positive change within the community. You'll be supported by an experienced, welcoming and passionate team who are committed to helping you succeed.

From day one, you'll benefit from a comprehensive induction, regular formal and informal supervision, and excellent learning and development opportunities. Whether you're looking to grow into a Band 6 role or further enhance your existing expertise, we'll support you every step of the way

Main duties of the job

Make a Difference Every Day in Learning Disability Nursing

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping adults with learning disabilities achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.

As a valued member of the service, you'll bring a positive, flexible and proactive approach, with a genuine commitment to partnership working and collaborative care. No two days are the same, as you'll manage a diverse caseload that reflects the unique needs of the local community.

Working closely with colleagues across health and social care, you'll build strong relationships with individuals, families and carers, ensuring care is coordinated, holistic and tailored to each person's goals and aspirations. Through effective communication and the use of accessible tools and approaches, you'll champion person-centred practice and empower individuals to have a voice in their care.

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of community settings, completing high-quality, holistic assessments and supporting individuals to access the right care at the right time. While working independently, you'll receive ongoing guidance, supervision and support from experienced senior staff, helping you grow in confidence and develop your professional skills.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Learning Disability Nurse registration

Desirable

• Nursing Qualification at degree level

Knowledge, experience and training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working with young people / adults who have a learning disability
• Experience and skill in providing guidance/support/advice to carers and providers

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation listening and empathy
• Clear oral and written communication skills for communicating with clients, families and other work colleagues
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with other professionals and colleagues
• Demonstrate the skills of individual care planning process, assessment and planning intervention
• Demonstrates initiative when working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

• Ability and skills to present and train others
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).