Nurse - Learning Disabilities Intensive Support Team

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Peterborough is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join the Intensive Support Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities in crisis. The role involves crisis management, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and adherence to Positive Behavioural Support approaches. Candidates must hold NMC Registration as a Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse and demonstrate practical clinical skills. A full UK driving license is required, and the position emphasizes travel and meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have NMC Registration as a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or Mental Health Nurse (RNMH).
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities who have behaviours of concern.
• Willingness to travel independently and hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage crisis referrals and deliver specialist Learning Disability nursing.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to provide feedback on caseloads.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in writing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Monitor and review medication changes in conjunction with psychiatry.

Skills

NMC Registration as a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Practical clinical skills

Experience in team collaboration

Understanding of legislation

Ability to work with Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)

Job description

A regional health organization in Peterborough is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join the Intensive Support Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities in crisis. The role involves crisis management, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and adherence to Positive Behavioural Support approaches. Candidates must hold NMC Registration as a Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse and demonstrate practical clinical skills. A full UK driving license is required, and the position emphasizes travel and meeting strict deadlines.