Community Nurse - Learning Disabilities & ADHD Specialist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; New York; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Health Care Trust invites applications for a post within the Community Learning Disability Team. The role involves carrying out ADHD diagnostic assessments for children with learning disabilities and providing a high quality community nursing service in the North Tyneside area.

The post holder will work across primary and secondary care, collaborate with other agencies, and support Positive Behaviour Support plans to prevent hospital admission and promote community living.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with LD and/or learning disability background.
• Experience with ADHD assessments or child mental health.
• Mentorship or supervision experience within a community team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ADHD diagnostic assessments for children with learning disabilities.
• Provide high-quality community nursing to adults and children with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate across primary and secondary care to ensure access equality.
• Engage with statutory and non-statutory agencies to support service users.
• Provide community nursing support for behavioural/mental health needs and implement PBS plans.

Skills

ADHD assessment

Community nursing

Multi‑agency collaboration

PBS framework

Mentorship

Driving licence

Education

R.N.M.H / R.N.L.D. qualification

Mentorship qualification

Advanced practice in LD care

Tools

Valid driving licence

Job description

Northumbria Health Care Trust invites applications for a post within the Community Learning Disability Team. The role involves carrying out ADHD diagnostic assessments for children with learning disabilities and providing a high quality community nursing service in the North Tyneside area.

The post holder will work across primary and secondary care, collaborate with other agencies, and support Positive Behaviour Support plans to prevent hospital admission and promote community living.