We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing specialist nursing support for service users with Learning Disabilities and additional needs. The role is predominantly office‑based but clinical support may be required.
Shift Pattern
4:3 Shift Pattern Roster and On-Call (12 hour shift, 8am to 8pm)
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and supervise the activities of clinical team members engaged in clinical care for service users under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. Regularly reviewing clinical needs with the Care Coordinators in line with staff availability.
* Evaluate and monitor performance of clinical team members by conducting verbal or written performance reviews or supervisions after 30 days, 90 days or annually, as specified by guidelines.
* Educate and support service users, families and carers in managing long‑term ventilation at home.
* Train and uphold the clinical governance requirements within NL Group in relation to Learning Disabilities.
* Ensure clinical policies and procedures comply with current regulation requirements.
* Identify and recommend policies and procedures as needed to ensure quality, compliance, accuracy and cost efficiency.
* Confidently work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, CQC and other relevant ICB Groups as appropriate.
* Competently write reports detailing the content of supervision sessions for staff visited, including any development or training identified.
* Assessment of potential new clients, writing care plans and conducting risk assessments.
* Ongoing reviews of care, updating care documents and working with the MDT to provide high quality care and support.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse (Adult/Children) with valid NMC Registration
* Educated to degree level
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Excellent listening skills with an empathetic approach
* Substantial experience with Learning Disabilities and additional needs
* Experience in clinical competence and sound clinical knowledge
* Previous experience in respiratory, intensive care or community complex care settings
* IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
* Highly organised, methodical work ethic and excellent attention to detail
* Driving is essential due to the nature of the role
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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