Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and we’re hiring people who want to shape what comes next. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. What we do · Adult and older adult mental health · Children and young people’s mental health · Specialist learning disability services · Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley Why join now · We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. · Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. · You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. · There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. · It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions. What it’s like to work here You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate. You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make. Who we are We’re 4,000 colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, please apply. We value potential and transferable experience. Job overview Job Advert: Community Learning Disabilities Nurse (Band 6) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, supporting them to achieve better health outcomes and live fulfilling lives in the community. Role; Provide specialist nursing care and health facilitation for individuals with learning disabilities. Undertake comprehensive health assessments and develop person-centred care plans. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals across health and social care. Deliver health promotion, education, and training to service users, carers, and staff. Requirements Registered Nurse (RNLD or RN with relevant experience). Evidence of post-registration learning and professional development. Experience working with people with learning disabilities in community settings. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Advert To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers. To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings. To contribute to team and service development. To carry an individual caseload. To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice To attend training relevant to the role To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed. To communicate with and support social workers, care providers and other agencies and services. To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team. Working for our organisation NHS Pension Scheme Your employer pays 14.3% towards pensions and life assurance benefits. Annual Leave On appointment to NHS – 27 days pro rata After 5 Years NHS Service – 29 days pro rata After 10 Years NHS Service – 33 days pro rata With bank holidays this could be up to 41 days. Buying extra annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Staff Support The Trust believes that its employees are its most important asset and that their wellbeing is essential to effective work performance and the provision of high quality services. It is therefore committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its staff. Lease Car Scheme The Lease Car Scheme is designed to allow employees to access a car of their choice. Long Service Awards The Trust wishes to demonstrate its appreciation of those employees and the Long Service Award scheme is an opportunity for the Trust to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution these employees have made to the NHS. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties/Responsibilities Leadership: 1. To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 2. To be professionally accountable for the effective and efficient management of a defined caseload, taking into account the need to combine your own responsibilities and those of the multi-disciplinary team. 3. To be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the process of audit, case review and on-going supervision. 4. To promote a positive approach to health education and health promotion. 5. Participate in consultancy and specialist input to a range of other professionals and agencies in relation to individuals with complex needs. 6. Advise and influence local and regional policy, strategy and operational practice in relation to health needs of people with learning disabilities. Applying and timelines We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks · Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. · Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. · We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments · We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. · We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ-inclusive Trust. · We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ people. · Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You’ll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.