Responsibilities
* Participate in the delivery of countywide specialist LD nursing under the guidance of the lead nurse, managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disabilities.
* Provide professional supervision to staff and students, including appraisal, professional development and mandatory training.
* Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of learning disability services, and to projects delegated by the LDP management team via the Lead nurse.
* Act as an autonomous practitioner, managing a specialist caseload to assess, identify and treat the health needs of adults with learning disabilities.
* Participate in multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working within the LDP and with key partners.
* Travel independently around the county to meet strict time deadlines. Requires a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Band 6 Senior Community Learning Disability Nursing experience.
* Working knowledge of health and social care policy and legislation for adults with learning disabilities.
* Commitment to undertake appropriate post‑registration training.
* Capability to keep up to date with national recommendations, including leading findings, to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
* Good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group, especially during crisis situations, placement breakdowns, mental or physical health relapses and periods of challenging behaviour.
* Recognition of the impact of a person’s communication needs and ability to tailor interaction accordingly.
* Skills in conflict resolution and positive behaviour approaches.
* Ability to communicate sensitive or distressing information to service users and carers as required.
* Experience in planning, implementing and regularly reviewing nursing care plans.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement, NHS pension, training opportunities and career progression.
Equality & Diversity
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including people with long‑term conditions and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
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