Senior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Health

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join their Specialist Learning Disability Service. This role focuses on supporting children with Learning Disabilities and mental health needs, providing essential assessments, interventions, and care planning. You will work within a collaborative environment, contributing to the well-being of children and adolescents with complex needs. This innovative service offers a supportive network for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals looking to make a real impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in mental health and learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage complex care packages for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to clinicians in the service.
• Contribute to risk assessment and care planning for children.
• Lead on mental health needs for children with Learning Disabilities.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Care Planning

Intervention Strategies

Collaboration with Families

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Learning Disabilities

Job description

We are excited to be advertising for a Registered Nurse for the Specialist Learning Disability Service with a focus on mental health and children with a Learning Disability.

Service Overview

The Service consists of Learning Disability and other registered nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Practitioners. It offers a range of services for children and adolescents with diagnosed Learning Disabilities and Autism, including assessment, intervention, consultation, liaison, and training for other agencies.

The service supports Children & Adolescents with moderate to profound Learning Disabilities, especially those with complex behavioral, health, or sleep issues related to these diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work within the Specialist Learning Disability Service, providing support and supervision to clinicians across the service and all other integrated pathways.
2. Ensure a strengths-based approach to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions to support complex care packages for children with additional needs in the community.
3. Contribute to risk assessment and care planning in collaboration with children, young people, and their carers.
4. Provide assessment, advice, and specialist interventions to children, young people, and their families, managing a caseload of children with complex needs.
5. Lead on mental health needs for children and young people with a Learning Disability.
6. Manage cases of children and young people with highly complex long-term conditions, utilizing evidence-based care approaches.

Why Work With Us

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) offers an innovative, integrated model of children’s community services. We seek enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, dedicated professional teams across the locality and county.

As part of a large community service, you will join a supportive group of professionals, fostering collaboration and professional growth. This environment will be an asset to your career development and support network.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jenna Messenger
• Job Title: Specialist Learning Disability/Mental Health Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

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