We are seeking an experienced and motivated Learning Disability Community Nurse to play a key role in the ongoing development of our specialist community service. This is a community-based role, and you will be required to travel to visit service users on your defined caseload. You must be able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service, and please note that not all office locations or client care bases are accessible by public transport. As part of the role, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities, often with complex health needs, mental health difficulties, communication challenges and behaviours that can be difficult to manage. Working collaboratively with service users, families, colleagues, and multi-agency partners, you will provide expert nursing input aimed at supporting people to remain in their community setting, maximising their health and wellbeing. You will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and supervisory skills to ensure safe, effective and responsive care, while actively contributing to service improvements and innovations. This role requires professionalism, accountability and a commitment to the NMC code, alongside enthusiasm for developing your expertise and supporting positive change within the service.
Responsibilities
* You will manage your own caseload, carrying out specialist assessments and creating person-centred care plans.
* You'll travel within the community to visit people on your caseload, supporting them in their homes and local settings.
* You will support people with learning disabilities who may have complex health, communication and behavioural needs, helping them to live well in their communities.
* You will provide advice, education and advocacy to patients, families, carers and professionals.
* You will work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver safe, effective and joined‑up care.
* You will recognise and act on safeguarding concerns, applying relevant legislation in practice.
* You will play a role in triage, referral and discharge processes to ensure the right support is in place.
* You will contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement projects.
* You will supervise and mentor colleagues and students, acting as a positive role model.
* You will maintain accurate records and support safe risk management in line with governance standards.
* You will take part in ongoing training and professional development, upholding the NMC Code. Join "Team Derbyshire Healthcare" and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
* CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust".
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
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