Registered Learning Disability Nurse

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Little Burstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Staff discounts

Relocation package

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. You will work with a vibrant, supportive team and gain opportunities to develop knowledge within the unit, with experience in Learning Disabilities essential and a driving licence or access to a vehicle.

The post holder will promote equality, support discharge planning, and contribute to care plans throughout admission, with regular

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Learning Disabilities is essential.
• Driving licence/access to a vehicle is required.
• Commitment to equality and diverse service users.
• Able to contribute to discharge planning and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to LD inpatients.
• Plan and organise own workload within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Involve in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Understand local and national LD policies and Care Programme Approach.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Learning Disabilities experience

Driving licence

Nursing degree

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. Support is provided by a vibrant and welcoming team, along with opportunities to further your knowledge and experience within the unit. Experience of working within Learning Disabilities is essential as well as a driving licence/access to a vehicle The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7 bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high quality care & treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with initial assessment process, contributing to discharge planning at the point of entry, ensuring consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The poster holder will:

• To provide quality evidence based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multi-disciplinary team.
• To plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands
• To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• To have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
• To be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff
• To understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.