Applications are invited for the positions of Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse in the Learning Disability Additional Support Team (AST) based at the Red Lodge, Larbert.
The Additional Support Team are recruiting two Band 6 nursing staff; a full-time post of 37 hours per week for a highly motivated and experienced RNLD. Experience in forensic issues and crisis intervention would be advantageous. Knowledge of Mental health, Autism and a trauma informed approach is also highly desirable to the post. Training or a commitment to undergo training in a recognised psychological intervention, forensic and crisis interventions are required.
Each post-holder will be accountable to the Learning Disability AST Team Lead.
The additional support team provides expert supplementary support to existing community learning disability teams across both partnerships for individuals who display severe and or enduring challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorder, mental illness and offending behaviour.
The post holders will work in partnership to promote care planning and risk management for people with Learning Disabilities who may offend, enabling inclusion and choice, independence and rights within legal frameworks. They will carry a caseload both within the forensic and crisis specialities within the Additional Support Team.
Case load management, acting as an autonomous practioner, with ability to work across teams and services are skills essential to this post. Evidence of experience and/or professional development in leadership and collaborative working is also desirable.
IT skills and ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Registered as a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) is essential qualification for this post, and knowledge of policy trends and legislation within learning disabilities health and social care required.
To discuss any aspect of the post please contact Clinical Nurse Manager Craig Bell on 01324 574304
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.