LD MH Community Nurse/Care Professional Section 117 OOA reviewer

CNWL; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse/Care Professional to join their team. This role focuses on reviewing aftercare plans for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges, ensuring high-quality, client-centred care. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous relocation package

Clinical supervision

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
• Understanding of Section 117 aftercare processes and planning.
• Ability to work independently with team support.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Section 117 aftercare plans for clients outside the area.
• Collaborating with clients, families, and care providers for effective planning.
• Assessing risks and strengths to develop appropriate aftercare plans.

Skills

Client-centred practice

Working with learning disabilities

Mental health assessment

Crisis planning

Time management

Effective negotiation

De-escalation techniques

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered NMC RNLD and/or RMN

Post-registration qualification evidence

Degree or Diploma level education

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

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LD MH Community Nurse/Care Professional Section 117 OOA Reviewer

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Nursing, Grade: NHS AfC Band 7, Contract: Permanent, Hours: Part-time, Flexible working, 30 hours per week, Job ref: 333-J-WE-0753

Site: Opportunity to be based at Parkview Centre H&F, St Marks - K&C, or Lisson Grove, Westminster. Town: Hammersmith and Fulham. Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum, including HCAS (pro-rata if P/T). Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 11/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Community Nurse Section 117 reviewer out of area (Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)

Tri-borough: Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster.

The role includes:

• Reviewing Sec 117 aftercare plans for patients placed out of area, following an agreed process.
• Working closely with clients, families, local authority services, and placement providers.
• Collaborating on crisis and contingency plans.

We seek:

• A clinician experienced or interested in working with people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
• A client-centred practitioner.
• Understanding of the Section 117 aftercare process.
• A motivated individual capable of working independently with team support.

Could this be you?

Main duties of the job

Reviewing Section 117 aftercare and care plans for clients residing outside the tri-borough area, working with clients, families, and care providers to ensure effective aftercare planning.

Assessing mental health and learning disabilities, identifying risks and strengths, and developing appropriate aftercare plans.

Providing updates to the ICB lead, raising concerns, and supporting crisis planning.

We are looking for someone with experience in:

• Client-centred practice
• Working with learning disabilities and/or mental health
• Section 117 review processes
• Dynamic Support Register and Positive Behaviour Support

Could this be you?

Working for our organisation

The LD Psychiatry service operates across three boroughs, providing psychiatric input into the Tri-Borough LD Community Team. The role offers flexibility to be based in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, or Westminster.

The position involves UK travel and requires effective time management and independent working skills. Clinical supervision is provided by the Trust’s Learning Disabilities Consultant Nurse, and active participation in clinical networks is encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Review S.117 aftercare plans for clients living outside the area, following an established review process, and develop supportive aftercare plans.

Work with clients, families, and care services to review and advise on Section 117 arrangements, ensuring high standards of care based on evidence-based practice.

Person specification

Education

• Registered NMC RNLD and/or RMN / Healthcare professional
• Post-registration qualification evidence
• Degree or Diploma level education

Previous Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience, especially with learning disability services
• Knowledge of Section 117 reviews and aftercare planning
• Experience in multi-professional collaboration and partnership working
• Experience working in multicultural environments and culturally sensitive practice
• Managing service users with challenging/high-risk behaviors, including de-escalation techniques
• Using creative interventions in distressing situations
• Specialist knowledge of learning disabilities
• Physical Intervention training
• Evidence of practice change and team outcomes
• Cultural awareness/diversity training and implementation
• Participation in audits and project management
• Autonomy in practice

Knowledge

• Understanding of physical and mental health needs of service users
• Risk assessment knowledge
• Current professional development
• Clinical supervision and training skills
• Knowledge of CQC standards
• Research and audit methodology understanding
• Budgeting and financial control knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Facilitating multidisciplinary meetings
• Time management
• Effective negotiation
• Working in multidisciplinary and community teams
• Communicating with distressed or non-communicative service users
• Basic IT skills
• Motivating staff and providing leadership
• Strong written communication
• Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Developing innovative training packages
• Leading across professional boundaries
• De-escalation techniques
• Managing budgets
• Providing clinical supervision and service evaluation

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) employs nearly 8,000 staff, serving a diverse population and involving stakeholders in service development. We value diversity and are committed to equality, including initiatives for LGBT+, BME, and disabled communities.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility), flexible working, and other benefits. For more details, see our Benefits, Reward, and Wellbeing page.

Join our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, following safe recruitment practices.

Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close early. We recommend applying promptly.

Our employment contracts include a 13-week probation period. Successful applicants’ information will be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related regulations, requiring a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Emma Barton
Job title: Service Manager, LD Psychiatry, Tri-borough
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