Band 5 Nurse

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Are you interested in working with adults with learning disabilities? If so, we are looking for a full-time Band 5 RNLD or RNA.  Shirley House is in Shirley Solihull and provides overnight respite for people with learning disability and complex health needs and / or behaviours of concern. We want an enthusiastic, innovative and forward thinking nurse who is a good communicator and has excellent organisational skills.  In addition you must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals.

A the qualified nurse you  will gain / build on a range of both clinical and managerial  skills and work as part of a team providing  high quality, person centred care.  As the service provides overnight care you will need to work shifts over a 24 hour rota.

Alternatively if you are interested in working nights only, we will consider this, however will need to do a few day shifts within the month to help manage a case load.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to meet the needs of the developing service.

 In return you will receive a full induction programme, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop professionally through 'in service' and external training.

For further information please contact Claire Underhill, Nurse Manager, Shirley House on 0121 733 6212

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• leading shifts
• a specific caseload (Named Nurse responsibilities)
• the assessment and treatment planning for individuals in conjunction with other healthcare professionals
• the formulation and implementation of care plans and risk assessments in conjunction with parents/carers and any significant others involved
• the operational admission and discharge of individuals
• ensuring staff under their supervision are competent and have access to each individual care plan
• ensuring medicines are administered appropriately and timely, and adhere to the Partnership Trust’s and the Service’s medicine policies (including controlled medication, PRN, Rectal buccal and injections
• ensure all recording is accurate and timely
• ensure reports are made available for reviews and meetings as required
• liaising  with parents/carers and other professionals
• performing and training of clinical procedures, PEG/NG feeding, oxygen and suction therapy, SATS, heart rate monitoring, diabetes management and epilepsy management
• Identifying own learning needs
• ensuring your practice and that of others is in accordance with the NMC guidelines, CQC standards and Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust policies and guideline
• Infection Control, Health and Safety and Fire regulations and procedures to be adhered to
•  working, on occasion, at an alternative location within the Partnership Trust to meet the needs of the service
• attending and minuting meetings as and when required.

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At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
•  excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.