Deputy Manager Intensive Support Service- Band 6

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Deputy Manager for the Intensive Support Service (Band 6, with a Band 5 development option) in the Learning Disabilities Directorate. The role covers community crisis and inpatient care, leading a multidisciplinary team to assess and plan care.

You will demonstrate expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessment, Positive Behaviour Support, and collaboration with acute and primary care services.

Qualifications

• RNLD or RMN Registered.
• Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification.
• UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in crisis intervention and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with partners across community and inpatient settings.
• Advocate for service users and support development within the Intensive Support Service.

Skills

RNLD/RMN Registered

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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 theIntensive 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 & 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. The post-holder would need to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience, 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.

• 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. 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.