Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic and dedicated Learning Disability Nurse to join our established innovative, community-based Learning Disability team in East Cheshire.Dependent upon experience, the successful applicant will either commence as a Band 5 and progress to a band 6, or commence at Band 6, please speak with the team manager for more information regarding this.You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring all work is needs led, evidence based and in line with current legislation.You will also support the development of services in line with the workstreams that are the focus for the care group, which includes, mental health, forensic, physical health, neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive impairment.If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.For newly qualified nurses (band 5), there will be the opportunity to support with preceptorship.There are two bases used by this team, one being in Macclesfield (Rosemount) and one being in Crewe (Catherine House), and the location of the base will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job The post holder will carry a caseload of clients with learning disabilities who have a varied level of complex needs, to deliver care that will reduce health inequalities for people including behaviours of concern and/or autism.Lead on meetings, including care planning, and training around people on the caseload to make sure they are receiving the best support for them.Depending on experience and level when coming into the team, there would be an expectation in terms of being responsible for providing clinical supervision and appraisals of nursing staff within the team.To supervise students while on placement with the team.CWP hosts CANDDID, the Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, which carries out research, education and training, and all clinicians are encouraged and supported to develop research and QI skills.
About us 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.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
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Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
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The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
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A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
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We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level nurse.
RNLD/RNMH/ RMN (degree level).
Evidence of post registration module training in specialist area to diploma/degree level physical health in learning disabilities module; epilepsy module; dementia module Evidence of post registration training in - autism - epilepsy Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development.
Desirable Nurse prescribing qualification.
Knowledge Essential Ability to assess/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers.
Ability to participate in and develop nursing practice Support clients in crisis Excellent record keeping Ability to chair meetings and lead a team CPA Deliver training to other professionals and services.
Special interests related to current service developments ( epilepsy; autism etc).
Experience Essential A reasonable amount of post qualifying experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability in a community setting Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs challenging behaviour, epilepsy, mental health problems, continuing health care Clinical supervision of staff.
Delivery of training to other staff, service users and carers Positive attitude to people with LD Awareness of current issues.
Awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to learning disabilities (Valuing People; Mental Health Act; Mansell 3 etc).
Appreciation of governance Desirable Participation in service developments Experience in delivery of quality initiatives.