Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced learning disability nurse to come and work in our team as community practitioner. The post holder will be flexible, approachable and work within the wider health and social care system in South Tyneside supporting children with learning disabilities and their families.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will carry a caseload of patients, offering assessment and interventions such as PBS and other behavioural approaches to the wider systems around learning disabled children, young people and their carers.
The band 6 community practitioner will also support the wider team with duty, supervision and mentoring of other colleagues and students and contribute to social care team meetings as well as being linked in with special education and SEND colleagues across the borough.
Part of the role will also include supporting with transition into adult teams where appropriate.
This is a varied and diverse, flexible role within a successful and dynamic team currently undergoing lots of exciting development and service improvement work. For more specific information around the role and wider team please contact the LD Specialist Nurse Paul McElvanney or Team Manager Danielle Callaghan
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Will carry a caseload of young people with complex needs relating to their learning disability. Delivering appropriate, evidence based interventions and coordinating their care & treatment.
Take part in the duty rota with other clinicians supporting with calls & queries
Undertake PBS training (if not already qualified)
Carry out clinical assessments following referrals from our partner agency Lifecycle
Supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues and students
Liaison with other services in the system.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th April 2024
Closing date : 1st May2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Will carry a caseload of young people with complex needs relating to their learning disability. Delivering appropriate, evidence based interventions and coordinating their care & treatment.
Take part in the duty rota with other clinicians supporting with calls & queries
Undertake PBS training (if not already qualified)
Carry out clinical assessments following referrals from our partner agency Lifecycle
Supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues and students
Liaison with other services in the system.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th April 2024
Closing date : 1st May2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in psychological or relevant intervention
- Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience relevant to post
- 12 -24 months post qualifying experience
- Effective interpersonal skills including de-escalation
- Experience of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside educational settings
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
- Demonstrable experience and skill in safeguarding/risk assessment and ensuring appropriate escalation
Desirable
- PBS qualification or willing to work towards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in psychological or relevant intervention
- Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience relevant to post
- 12 -24 months post qualifying experience
- Effective interpersonal skills including de-escalation
- Experience of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside educational settings
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
- Demonstrable experience and skill in safeguarding/risk assessment and ensuring appropriate escalation
Desirable
- PBS qualification or willing to work towards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside CYPS Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
NE34 7QD
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
