Job Description
Flexible working:Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged. Job overviewAre you passionate about making a difference for individuals with learning disabilities and autism?We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities and Autism) to join our growing Safeguarding Department at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC).We support flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours, Monday to Friday.As part of our Learning Disability and Autism Liaison (LDA) team, you will be able to make a tangible difference for our children, young people, and women with learning disabilities and/or autism. Working within a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, liaison psychiatrists, and specialist nurses to help shape holistic, person-centred care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and provide essential support for women accessing services at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.Main duties of the jobAs a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll bring expertise in supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, acting as a visible leader in the field of Learning Disabilities and Autism.The role will provide effective management of the learning disability pathway caseload, to ensure that recovery-focused, specialist health interventions are delivered effectively.
What You’ll Bring:· A qualified nurse with current clinical experience of supporting patients with learning disabilities, autism, co-morbidities, including behavioural support and mental health needs.· A collaborative, team-focused mindset to help achieve the best outcomes for our patients.· A leader with a commitment to high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.Join our dedicated team in this impactful role where you can make a lasting difference for our patients and families.If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jo Mardell (Associate Director of Safeguarding) - [email protected]Working for our organisationBirmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Person specificationKnowledge and Nature of ExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of child protection and teaching and assessing.- Able to demonstrate significant post registration experience in learning disability/psychiatric care at band 6 level or above.- Previous experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry child health settingDesirable criteria- Experience of working in a community teamQualificationsEssential criteria- Nursing Qualification RLDN- Evidence of relevant post basic education to degree level or Specialist qualification in a relevant area of practice.- Teaching/mentoring qualificationDesirable criteria- Qualifications in child & adolescent psychiatric nursingProfessional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssential criteria- Able to use IT equipment to produce reports- Report deaths of LD patientsDesirable criteria- Trained in LeDer and Child Death ReviewPersonal Skills/Abilities and AttributesEssential criteria- Ability to work as a team member and alone, good administrative and time management skills- Good report writing skillsDesirable criteria- Relating to GP’s and other Primary Health Care team membersMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION:Our current Mental Health Services division Tier 4 services may be transferring the provision if its services to Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT). Whilst at present you are applying for a position within Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation should you be successful in gaining a position with Mental Health Services, your employment may in the future be transferred over to CWPT.SafeguardingAs a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with.
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We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. Reasonable Adjustments: BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all.
Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.