B6 Specialist Learning Disabilities Community Nurse - CHC
Are you passionate about high-quality health and social care for people with a learning disability?
Would you like to work with a highly skilled and experienced multidisciplinary team?
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with a focus on learning disabilities (RNLD) or a Registered Adult or Mental Health Nurse with experience in working with people with learning disabilities, to develop their skills by joining our county-wide Learning Disability Service.
We seek a nurse eager to work with individuals with complex health needs and/or challenging behaviour/mental health issues. The role primarily involves assessment and case management of individuals funded under NHS Continuing Health Care (CHC).
We offer regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, with close support from an Advanced Nurse Specialist within the team.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Tula Daley, Team Manager Wiltshire, mobile: 07881 514711
The role is based at one of our Learning Disability Wiltshire locations in Chippenham, Warminster, Marlborough, or Salisbury, with a hybrid working model expected to involve 60% of time from a base.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the nature of the role.
Main duties of the job
* Promote health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities through clinical and educational interventions.
* Provide specialist advice on learning disability health issues.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team with other health professionals, local authorities, care providers, and families.
* Be professionally accountable for a designated complex community nursing caseload, including providing advice or care management for clients assessed as eligible for CHC funding or under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
* Support and contribute to the development of the learning disability service in line with government policies like Valuing People Now 2010.
Please see the attached JD for full responsibilities.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve outcomes. We deliver adult and children’s community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, and social care services. We support millions and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, providing facilities and adjustments to support everyone. Applications may close earlier if the role is highly popular. We encourage early applications.
Learn more about HCRG Care Group at https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Specialist Learning Disabilities Community Nurse - Continuing Health Care, you'll be part of our team based in Wiltshire. Benefits include:
* AFC Band 6 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms
* Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
* Access to wages as earned for emergencies
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, legal, debt, and life management
* Opportunities for professional development via our learning team, The Learning Enterprise
* A culture encouraging ideas and innovation with dedicated funding
* High clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC
* Free refreshments at your base location
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reiterates the role and benefits as above.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Active NMC PIN as RNLD/RNMH/RN
* Post-registration experience
* Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
* Teamwork, leadership, teaching, and care standards experience
* Case management experience
* Experience across diverse patient groups
A driving licence and access to a car are required.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description on our career site for details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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