Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed and innovating Intensive Support Team (IST). We are looking for enthusiastic and person-centred senior registered nurses to join our team.
The multi-disciplinary IST is highly skilled, passionate and completely person-centred, comprising of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech & Language Therapy. The team's overall aim is to provide dynamic support to people living in the community and prevent an admission to hospital / placement breakdown.
The team work across Durham, Tees Valley to support people with learning disabilities who have experienced physical and emotional trauma and may have additional mental health needs, sensory processing difficulties and/or communication needs.
The team has 3 workstreams Home Support, Wrap around and Provider. This advert is for the wrap around support stream (please note that this is a community post but there is an expectation that all staff will be trained to PAT Level 2 - restraint trained to support the wraparound pathway - please consider before applying). Staff working in our wrap around stream will have the opportunity to work with people with complex needs supporting individuals and the MDT to bring complex packages of care to life, meet people's needs in the right way, improve their quality of life and prevent admission to hospital.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job
This role requires 7 day working between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant needs significant experience in working with adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties and/or complex needs.
The bases are within both Durham and Teesside and can be negotiated on appointment to the team.
If you are interested in find out more about the team please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
As a senior registered nurse in the team, you will support a small caseload of people and the MDT around them. You will also support a dedicated wrap around clinical nurse specialist in the development of wrap around plans. The wrap around plan will be implemented by the person's care team with the support and practice leadership of the IST.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDL-037-25-A
Job locations
To be negotiated
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further detailed information. Please ensure you meet the criteria before applying.
To hear more about this exciting opportunity to support the wraparound pathway please reach out to:
Stephen Davison (Consultant Practitioner)
Amy Lillystone (Clinical Specialist Nurse)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
3. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
4. Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Knowledge
Essential
5. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
6. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
7. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
8. Clinical Governance and its application in practice
9. Research and development methodology
10. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
11. Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Experience
Essential
12. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework)
13. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
14. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
15. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
16. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
17. Quality improvement activities