Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber Nhs Foundation Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to deliver safe, person-centred care across services in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. You will work with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will assess needs, develop care plans and support access to primary and secondary care, while maintaining records and complying with the Trust's standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Recognised certificate, diploma or degree-level professional nursing qualification.
• Commitment to maintaining NMC revalidation and CPD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred care in partnership with individuals, families and MDTs.
• Assess needs, manage caseloads and develop individualised care plans.
• Promote health, wellbeing, independence, dignity and choice.
• Support access to healthcare and reduce health inequalities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with standards and policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Holistic nursing assessments

Care coordination

Communication skills

Professional judgement

Education

RNLD with NMC registration

Degree-level nursing qualification

Tools

NMC revalidation

Job description

Are you a compassionate, motivated and dedicated Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to people's lives?

Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has a range of Registered Learning Disability Nurse opportunities available across our services and sites in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Our nursing opportunities span a variety of services and clinical settings, supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and a diverse range of needs. Depending on the vacancy, you may work across community services, forensics, specialist learning disability teams, inpatient services or other areas providing person-centred care and support. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, improve health and wellbeing, uphold dignity and ensure that people receive care tailored to their individual needs.

You will have the opportunity to state your vacancy preference on your application and at interview. If you are appointable at interview but are not successful for your preferred vacancy, you will be given the option to be added to our recruitment pipeline for any future vacancies that arise.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Learning Disability Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care in partnership with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Assessing needs, managing caseloads and developing individualised care plans
• Promoting health, wellbeing, independence, dignity and choice
• Supporting access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care and safe medication management
• Coordinating care with families, carers and partner agencies
• Promoting safeguarding, consent and positive risk management
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and complying with NMC standards and Trust policies
• Contributing to quality improvement, service development and multidisciplinary reviews
• Supporting colleagues and students through supervision and knowledge sharing
• Maintaining professional registration, mandatory training and continuing development

Depending on the role, you may work in community, inpatient or forensic services, helping people with learning disabilities achieve the best possible health outcomes and quality of life.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Person Specification

General

Essential

• Can you please confirm you will demonstrate how you meet the competencies highlighted in this section of your application and provide detailed examples?
• Please state your locality preference - Doncaster, Rotherham, North Lincolnshire (you can select more than one if applicable)
• Please state your preferred setting i.e. inpatient, community, forensics
• Please indicate whether you would consider roles with 24 hour shift patterns.

Artificial Intelligence

Essential

• Please confirm if you have used artificial intelligence to complete this application. If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it is essential to personalise this information. Relying solely on AI to write your application can negatively impact your chances of success and may result in your application being rejected.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration
• Recognised certificate, diploma or degree-level professional nursing qualification
• Commitment to maintaining NMC revalidation and continuing professional development requirements

Desirable

• Practice assessor, mentor preparation, teaching or training qualification, or willingness to complete relevant training
• Relevant post-registration study or specialist training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing the health and care needs of people with learning disabilities
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care plans and health action plans
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Experience of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding practice
• Experience of maintaining accurate written and electronic clinical records
• Experience of supporting people to access primary, secondary and mainstream healthcare services

Desirable

• Experience of working in community settings and managing a defined caseload
• Experience of teaching, supervising or supporting students and colleagues
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of the health needs of people with learning disabilities and the factors contributing to health inequalities
• Understanding of person-centred care, health facilitation and reasonable adjustments
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated codes of practice
• Knowledge of adult and children safeguarding responsibilities, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of medicines management and professional accountability in accordance with NMC standards
• Understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice, confidentiality, information governance and record keeping
• Awareness of current health and social care legislation, policy and developments affecting learning disability services

Desirable

• Knowledge of positive behavioural support, communication needs or complex physical and mental health needs

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake holistic nursing assessments and formulate appropriate packages of care
• Ability to coordinate care effectively within a multidisciplinary framework
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication to individual needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with service users, families, carers and partner agencies
• Ability to provide specialist clinical advice, guidance, education and support to others
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to identify, assess and respond appropriately to clinical and safeguarding risks
• Ability to use electronic clinical systems and standard digital applications
• Ability to contribute to team meetings, case conferences, reviews, audit and quality improvement activity

Desirable

• Ability to develop or deliver training and information resources

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to person-centred, inclusive and non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to promoting dignity, choice, independence, health equality and the rights of people with learning disabilities
• Professional, reliable and accountable, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
• Able to work collaboratively whilst using initiative and sound professional judgement
• Committed to reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
• Flexible and able to respond positively to changing service needs
• Able to work across a range of community and healthcare settings

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).