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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
About
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
Community Learning Disability Nurse - Band 6
Closed for applications on: 21-May-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 21-May-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Colliers Court
- Address
- Latimer Road
- Town
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL14 2QA
- Major / Minor Region
- Gloucestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week (flexible over five days)
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurse to join our established specialist service based across Gloucestershire.
“I am proud to say I started my nursing career in the Forest of Dean CLDT, it shaped me into the nurse I am today. I have worked with very experienced clinicians who have showed so much support, compassion, kindness and I will be forever grateful” Jessica Wenner, Learning Disabilities Nurse.
The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Community Learning Disability Nurse for the Learning Disability Team.
This post is for individuals working at Band 6 level, however we would also be keen to consider applications from experienced Band 5s looking to develop their skills.
You will benefit from working closely with highly experienced and approachable clinicians in both teams. In addition to The Trust’s excellent mentorship program we will support you through appraisals, mentoring, clinical and peer supervision.
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The Community Learning Disability Nurse is a key member of the multi-disciplinary care team and will need experience in community care as the successful candidate will be required to:
- Work independently to ensure timely delivery of a safe and effective service for people who have a range of complex needs in addition to their learning disability, eg mental health, epilepsy, dementia.
- To manage a complex and high-risk caseload over a large geographical area. Linking with other professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
- To work flexibly based on client need and using reasonable adjustments to provide support to clients, family and carers.
- Ensuring systems and processes are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.
The post holder will be a senior member of the team working with people across the service area who have a Learning Disability and associated complex health needs. The purpose of this role is to:
- Provide assessment and implementation of evidence-based interventions for people with learning disabilities and associated needs.
- Supervise, mentor and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students
- Coordinate care for a specified group of service users
- Support Clinical Governance initiatives at team and service level.
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Evidence of continued professional development Essential
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching and assessing course (FLAP / FLIP)
- Registration as a non-medical prescriber with the NMC having undertaken the necessary training at Level 3
- Evidence of formal post registration learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities or related area, some of which should have been in a community setting
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of autonomous working
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Desirable
Professional/Managerial Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of supervising junior staff and student nurses
Desirable criteria
- Ability to identify and positively influence social factors affecting mental distress
- Up to date clinical knowledge including dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Positive Behavioural Management (PBM)/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
- Approachable and flexible
- Be able to work under pressure and to problem solve in often chaotic and complex situations
Desirable criteria
- Ability to engage positively with service users. Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michael Walsh
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 421 4309
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