Community Learning Disability Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.

At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.

We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.

We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Job overview

Do you have a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities to maximise their full potential?

Are you interested in a nursing role where you can focus on your own development?

Perhaps you love to work in an autonomous community-based role?

We are seeking a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join our Community Learning Disability Team based in Uckfield, covering Eastbourne, Downs and Weald, with an opportunity to work into Hastings and Rother as well. As a Learning Disability Nurse in our team you will be a key member of our multi‑professional health team, working in close partnership with Social Services colleagues to support people who have a learning disability, but who also have complex physical and mental health needs including behaviours that challenge.

Our community learning disability team provides specialist community support for adults with a learning disability, their families and carers. Our teams include SaLT, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, physios, psychiatrists and behaviour practitioners.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be providing high-quality assessment, support and advice to people with learning disabilities and their carers. You will provide and/or arrange access to specialist focused health interventions and monitoring as identified in health care and treatment plans, for example; related to complex physical health, epilepsy, challenging behaviour and mental health.

You will be managing your own diary and own case load, working across our patch to support our service users in the most efficient and effective way possible. An ability to be able to travel around East Sussex and sometimes wider areas is essential, as you will need to complete home visits and meetings.

Although this is an autonomous role, you will have ample support from our multi-disciplinary team, senior nursing team and our wider Learning Disability Nursing Service across the Trust. Peer support and CPD are at the forefront of how we operate, with your development goals being highly valued and encouraged.

Working for our organisation

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex.

Living and Working in Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
• According to the Met Office Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable.

We offer a variety of staff benefits, incl, pension scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

We’d love you to join our Trust, rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by the CQC.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be a successful Community Learning Disability Nurse in our team you will be:

• Registered with the NMC as a Learning Disability Nurse
• Confident in managing your caseload and working autonomously
• Motivated to support people with learning disabilities to maximise their full potential

It would also be advantageous if you are:

• Experienced working in Learning Disability services

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:

Matt Box:– Community Learning Disability Matron – East Sussex & Brighton 07464925338

(We are happy to arrange informal visits)

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Post Basic Courses/relevant study days
• Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

• Post qualifying experience working with people with learning disability
• Experience of managing a caseload and prioritising clinical work
• Experience of carrying out clinical and other assessments e.g. Risk, Best Interests, MCA
• Experience of carrying out a range of clinical interventions
• Experience of partnership working across a range of statutory and non‑statutory teams and agencies

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. However, we’ll always do our best to keep you informed as we know how much time and care goes into applying for a role.

In the event of a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

Due to high numbers of applications this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date. We will not be able to accept late applications to this post.