Job summary
- Main area
- Learning disability
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-035-EW-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Due to current post holder's retirement we have an exciting opportunity for an appropriately experienced nurse to come and join our service as our learning disability specialist nurse.
Main duties of the job
The role is varied, the successful candidate will have PBS qualification (or working towards) and will offer support, supervision and consultation for other staff in our learning disability pathway.
Senior clinical leadership of the pathway
Supervision and live case support to colleagues
Clinical audits and supporting upholding strong standards of clinical care for our learning disability patients and their parent/carers.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attendance at multi agency meetings including DSR, transition meetings and complex panels
Providing PBS techniques and supporting other staff with embedding PBS approach
Working with a small but complex caseload.
Clinical supervision, audit and research.
Managing and leading our learning disability pathway within the wider CYPS service.
Being involved in service improvement work.
Supporting the wider leadership team with incidents, complaints and after action reviews as required.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th June 2024
Closing date : 3rd July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Qualification RMN/RMNH/RNLD
- PBS qualification or currently working towards.
- Mentorship qualification
- If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
- Applicable transferable clinical experience at band 6 or above
- Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload
- Supervisory experience of junior colleagues and others
- Demonstrable experience and skill in safeguarding/risk assessment and ensuring appropriate escalation
- Experience of working alongside education settings
- Experience of chairing and leading MDT meetings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- De-escalation skills and ability to manage competing demands from across the system
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Diston
- Job title
- Community Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929059768
- Additional information
For further information and discussion around the role please contact Angela O'Dell, Team Manager and Sara Carr, Consultant Clinical Psychologist via email.
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