Senior Community Nurse - LD

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking dedicated professionals to join their Children's Learning Disability Service. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, addressing the psychological and emotional needs of children and young people with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions while supporting the Autism pathway. The organization champions flexible working arrangements, promoting a positive work/life balance to enhance employee well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a registered nurse or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and health policy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to support children with learning disabilities.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and manage a caseload.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Part 5 or 14 of NMC Register

Mentor Training/NST 307/ENB 998

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

About

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

Our Trust Values represent what we as an organisation, and the individuals who make up that organisation, are about. It is our aim that everything we do fits in with, and reinforces, these values.

Key details

Location

Site: Alston House, White Cross Business Park
Address: South Road
Town: Lancaster
Postcode: LA1 4XQ
Major / Minor Region: Lancashire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (1x 37.5 hours p/w, 1x 15 hours p/w)

• Full time
• Part time

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Learning Disability

Job overview

Exciting opportunities have arisen within the Children’s Learning Disability Service. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with young people with learning disabilities and their families, we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability. They will be responsible for their caseload and deliver a range of evidence-based interventions. The post holder will also support the Autism pathway.

Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

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The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the health, psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability. They will be responsible for their caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service. The post holder will also take a senior role in undertaking and supporting assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.

The post is based within Lancashire and the main duties will be within the Lancaster and Morecambe team.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Part 5 or 14 of NMC register
• 2- 3 years’ experience as registered nurse or equivalent
• Registered Learning disability nurse - RLDN

Desirable criteria

• Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998
• Relevant post registration Qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD
• Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism
• Experience of working in community setting
• Demonstrates continuing professional development

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis
• Communication – Non verbal, verbal and written
• Organisational skills – ability to manage own time and workload

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Marie Crompton
Job title: Operational Lead
Telephone number: 01524 550330