Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
- First Level Qualification RMN/RMNH/RNLD
- PBS qualification or currently working towards.
- Mentorship qualification
- If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- De-escalation skills and ability to manage competing demands from across the system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB