Job overview
To be a core member of a multidisciplinary team in the Learning Disability
Service, promoting the health and well-being of people with learning
disabilities, helping them to become valued members of the community and to
achieve maximum independence.
The individual will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team working in community settings with service users, their families and their carers’. This involves working unsupervised in the homes of service users and other community settings.
This post involves working with people who are vulnerable, have
communication difficulties and may have challenging behaviour. The post
holder will be supported to manage a caseload
Main duties of the job
Give a high standard of specialist nursing care to those people referred to the learning disability team and to assist them to attain maximum
independence and quality of life by; assessing, developing, implementing
and evaluating programmes of care and Health Action Plans in conjunction with service users / carers.
• Offer support to families and service users in order for them to gain
maximum benefit from available services, resources etc.
• Take responsibility for the management of a caseload.
• Undertake a range of assessments in conjunction with service users,
carers / families, using a person centred approach and identify and
support Health Facilitators for people with learning disabilities in
accordance with the recommendations of “Valuing People – A New
Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century”.
AFC 23/05/17 JME-106-17 Community LD Nurse Band 5
• Provide a quality service in line with service philosophy and the principles
of “Valuing People – A new strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st
Century”.
• Contribute to the Risk Management and Critical Incident Analysis reporting
processes.
• Be involved in the setting, monitoring, maintaining and auditing of
standards.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Give a high standard of specialist nursing care to those people referred to the learning disability team and to assist them to attain maximum
independence and quality of life by; assessing, developing, implementing
and evaluating programmes of care and Health Action Plans in conjunction with service users / carers.
• Offer support to families and service users in order for them to gain
maximum benefit from available services, resources etc.
• Take responsibility for the management of a caseload.
• Undertake a range of assessments in conjunction with service users,
carers / families, using a person centred approach and identify and
support Health Facilitators for people with learning disabilities in
accordance with the recommendations of “Valuing People – A New
Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century”.
AFC 23/05/17 JME-106-17 Community LD Nurse Band 5
• Provide a quality service in line with service philosophy and the principles of “Valuing People – A new strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century”.
• Contribute to the Risk Management and Critical Incident Analysis reporting processes.
• Be involved in the setting, monitoring, maintaining and auditing of
standards.
Patient Care
• The post holder will be required to deliver a range of teaching sessions to individuals and carers of people with a learning disability.
• Support people with learning disabilities who may exhibit a range of
challenging behaviours, which may include verbal and/or physical
aggression.
• Devise in conjunction with carers, families and other professionals,
appropriate strategies to deal sensitively with the difficult to manage
behaviours.
• To provide an efficient, timely, and high quality community nursing service to people with a learning disability and complex needs. This requires a specialist knowledge base on which to practice.
• To develop and evaluate a range of interventions and care plans.
• The post holder will take an active role in identifying and managing risk.
• To provide comprehensive specialist assessments to individuals with a
learning disability.
• To work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for the individual with a learning disability.
Education
• To work in accordance with Pennine Care Learning Disabilities policies
and procedures.
• Work in partnership with all members of the learning disabilities team to achieve “Good Health” objectives of “Valuing People”.
• To work collaboratively with primary care and secondary care services to ensure the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met.
• Attend study days and in-service courses as required.
• Identify own training needs with assistance from Line Manager.
• Take personal responsibility for being professionally up-to-date.
• Be involved in the education of the community about people with learning disabilities.
• Participate in training programmes.
• Educate service users, carers and others involved in their care, including Health Action Planning, Health Facilitation, Learning Disability Awareness and Challenging Behaviour.The post holder must comply with and support the development of the
performance standards within the service/department to ensure the
service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working
relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and
where appropriate, members of the public.
The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,
patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To
assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post
holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and
professional manner.
All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply
with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders’
responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to
these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the
relevant body.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD) Good standard of general education
Desirable criteria
* Mentorship qualification Training around Positive behavioural approaches
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working within a community team for learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Person centred approaches Commitment to multidisciplinary working Knowledge of using LD specialist assessment tools Knowledge of behavioural techniques /management Ability to deal with complex sensitive and distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, abuse and breaking bad news. Knowledge and skills across a range of learning disability issues Knowledge of child protection and adult safeguarding.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Highly developed communication skills to support a range of activities Experience in supporting people with complex and challenging needs Experience in completing nursing assessments
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* A willingness to undertake appropriate and relevant additional training. Ability to keep yourself healthy in what at times will be an emotionally charged and challenging work. Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone
01617163181