Senior Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health service provider is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Community Learning Disability Team. This role involves managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality improvement. The organization is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, this is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Comprehensive induction program

Support for ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• First level nurse with RNLD/RNMH/RMN qualification required.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of adult service users with learning disabilities.
• Lead Quality Improvement initiatives impacting health and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Positive Behaviour Support

Case Management

Education

Registered Nurse (degree level)

Post registration training in specialist areas

Job description

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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000

The relocation package is for anyone joining the Trust in a Clinical role who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.

To be eligible for the relocation payment, you must live more than 40 miles from the base/location of the post you are applying for and you would need to relocate to within 15 miles of the new base.

If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.

Are you a Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to progress and develop your career?

The East and South Cheshire Community Learning Disability Team is an established, supportive and progressive team. They are looking to recruit a highly motivated professional to work as a Senior Practitioner (Community Nursing) within the East & South Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) which covers both the Crewe and Macclesfield areas. The CLDT is an established team comprising of nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Practitioner will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Support Team, and will be expected to work autonomously, managing a defined caseload of adult service users with learning disabilities, complex health needs, neurodevelopmental difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.

An excellent understanding of the issues adults with learning disabilities may experience is essential for this post, as is a good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, Mental Health, Positive Risk Assessment, Care Programme Approach and Case Management.

The post holder will be an excellent communicator, have good time management skills and demonstrate a willingness to be an effective and robust team player. They will also need to demonstrate an ability to work across a range of health and social care settings with a clear emphasis on the development and training of others. They would be expected to lead on Quality Improvements initiatives and projects that will have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability across East & South Cheshire.

Working for our organisation

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and value differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, depending on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you the knowledge and guidance to grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people with direct experience of accessing our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment is based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP values the Trust’s Values and Behaviours: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. Your application should reflect your understanding of these values and provide examples demonstrating these through your behaviour.

If you need help with your application, please contact our recruitment team via email or call 01244 393100.

If you have a disability meeting the criteria, consider applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and inform us of any support needs.

We are a Veteran Aware organisation and encourage applications from armed forces community members.

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. Consider enrolling in the DBS Update Service for convenience.

Early application is encouraged as vacancies may close early if filled.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level nurse. RNLD/RNMH/RMN (degree level)
• Post registration training in specialist areas (e.g., physical health, epilepsy, dementia)
• Commitment to ongoing learning & development

Knowledge

• Assessing/Planning/Evaluating care
• Developing nursing practice
• Supporting clients in crisis
• Leading meetings and teams (e.g., CPA)
• Training delivery
• Special interests (e.g., epilepsy, autism)

Experience

• Post qualifying experience with adults with Learning Disabilities in a community setting
• Experience working with clients with complex needs
• Supervising staff
• Delivering training
• Positive attitude towards LD
• Knowledge of legislation and good practice
• Experience with quality initiatives