Overview
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Applications are invited for the positions of Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse in the Learning Disability Additional Support Team (AST) based at the Red Lodge, Larbert.
The Additional Support Team are recruiting two Band 6 nursing staff; a full-time post of 37 hours per week for a highly motivated and experienced RNLD. Experience in forensic issues and crisis intervention would be advantageous. Knowledge of Mental health, Autism and a trauma informed approach is also highly desirable to the post. Training or a commitment to undergo training in a recognised psychological intervention, forensic and crisis interventions are required.
Responsibilities
* Be accountable to the Learning Disability AST Team Lead.
* Provide expert supplementary support to existing community learning disability teams across both partnerships for individuals who display severe and/or enduring challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorder, mental illness and offending behaviour.
* Promote care planning and risk management for people with Learning Disabilities who may offend, enabling inclusion and choice, independence and rights within legal frameworks.
* Carry a caseload within the forensic and crisis specialities within the Additional Support Team.
* Case load management, act as an autonomous practitioner, and work across teams and services.
* Demonstrate leadership and collaborative working; experience in these areas is desirable.
* IT skills and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery.
* Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered as a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) – essential qualification.
* Knowledge of policy trends and legislation within learning disabilities health and social care.
* Experience and/or training in forensic and crisis interventions; willingness to undertake recognised training.
* Understanding of mental health, autism, and trauma-informed approaches.
* Ability to work across partnerships and provide autonomous practice; IT skills; willingness to travel.
* Proficiency in risk assessment and care planning within legal frameworks.
* PVG Scheme membership required.
Additional information
For discussion, contact Clinical Nurse Manager Craig Bell on 01324 574304.
For more information on NHS Forth Valley, visit www.nhsforthvalley.com.
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EEO Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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