Deputy Manager Intensive Support Service (B5-6 Development Available)

Sabp; Leatherhead; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Golden Hello

Résumé du poste

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Manager Intensive Support Service for the Learning Disabilities Directorate. The role supports people with learning disabilities and complex needs in community and inpatient settings, within a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the East and West.

The post offers development opportunities in the community crisis team and inpatient unit, with a Golden Hello

Qualifications

• RNLD or RMN Registered.
• Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification.
• The candidate must hold a valid UK driving license.
• 2 years minimum of relevant post qualification clinical experience.
• Interest/skill in specialist area.
• Experience of supervising support workers.
• Experience of contributing to service development / project work.

Responsabilités

• To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental health needs, epilepsy, medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.
• To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
• To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.
• To practice within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.
• To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
• To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers.
• To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their families.

Connaissances

Driving license

Supervising staff

Service development

Formation

RNLD or RMN Registered

Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification

Description du poste

Job summary

Deputy Manager Intensive Support Service- Band 6 (would consider a band 5 on a developmental role initially).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RNLD / RMN to join the Intensive Support Service, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate. The Intensive Support Service is an innovative team, created in response to the Transforming Care agenda. We support people with learning disabilities and complex needs, within the community and inpatient settings.

The Multi-Disciplinary Team include Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants and assistant Psychologist.

The service is designed to support people whose mental health and/or behaviour support needs put them at risk of admission to hospital, or of placement breakdown. We work closely with Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the East and West.

The post will offer excellent opportunities for development and support within the community crisis team and the inpatient unit. Opportunities for joint working with other disciplines and agencies would be an integral part to the role.

We are pleased to confirm that this vacancy is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £3,000 (pro rata) available to external candidates only. Further details will be discussed at interview or at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental health needs, epilepsy, medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.
• To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
• To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.
• To practice within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.
• To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
• To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers.
• To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their families.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

We reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• RNLD or RMN Registered
• Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification

Essential Experience

• The candidate must hold a valid UK driving license.
• 2 years minimum of relevant post qualification clinical experience.
• Interest/skill in specialist area.
• Experience of supervising support workers.
• Experience of contributing to service development / project work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact

Closing date: 28 October 2026

Salary: £33,677 to £50,387 a year Inc 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 325-8179571-PLD

For questions about the job, contact Selven Daniel (Senior Clinical Lead), [e-mail], 01372 216 313.