Clinical Lead Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job overview

An exciting and rewarding 12 month fixed term/secondment. opportunity has arisen, for a band 6 community clinical lead nurse. The ALD South Tees Community Team provides services across both Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland with a base at Flatts Lane Centre and is  made up of  Nursing,  Psychiatry, Psychology and  AHP's (including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy) staff.

The team work collectively and collaboratively with others to ensure a  high standard of care is provided, and are always willing to go above and beyond what is expected when required.

The team work in partnership with key partners to ensure people with a diagnosed learning disability and their families and carer are supported by delivering high quality clinical care.

We work predominantly 9-5 but there is an expectation to take on evening and weekend working plus on call duties

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team, work towards addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional and behaviour needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs.

Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disability and behaviours that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high quality secondary care and enhancing the community services, working with individuals  who require specialist interventions  using trauma informed care & a recovery-based approach.

The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible,  able to communicate effectively,  will be expected to  be able to travel independently to various locations within the Trust on a regular basis.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

A trust car lease scheme is also available.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the centre of their care ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable.

The service is looking for RNMH or RNLD with relevant LD experience or who have a willingness to develop, staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.

The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12hr shift pattern .  Will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Professional Lead, providing assessment, advice and support to clients, carers and other professionals and delivering training.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and who are willing to help support, develop and shape the team.

Additional contact details: Laura Holland, Clinical Specialist