Lead Nurse - Children’s Intellectual Disabilities Nursing Team
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE21 4BA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9383-25-0327 |
Summary
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account. The post holder will be working with children aged 5 -19 who have a diagnosed intellectual disability and their families. The post holder must become competent in understanding the management of children and young people with an I.D. and complex health issues and the possible impact upon the wider family. The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of other staff within the team. The post holder will be required to implement and evaluate individualised care plans, support parents/ carers with education, strategies to self-manage and signpost. The post holder will be contributing to referral management and attend Single point of entry meetings (SPOE), comprehensive assessment processors and carry a defined caseload. The role will include overseeing the management of children with a confirmed I.D supporting with planned clinics for sleep and behaviour support. The role will require someone who is able to show real empathy to complex situations whilst encouraging resilience to the parents and carers who are receiving direct support. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, including verbal or Makaton with a real interest and knowledge of Intellectual disabilities and associated health related concerns. A commitment to advocating, signposting, and working in partnership with other agencies including local communities is essential in order to deliver the best possible outcomes to this cohort of children, young people and their families. Regular liaison will be available by the operational/ clinical leads, Complex Behaviour service and general supervision will be provided by the Leads within the team. We are a small team with a lot of passion for the service we deliver. If you would like a unique role that supports children and families with I.D and other complex needs please see the job description for more details.