Clinical Lead Nurse

Job overview

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, for Band 6 positions within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability.

The post holders will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, 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. The base will be predominantly in York at Systems House and will cover the North Yorkshire area York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.

The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in-line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioural challenges, placement breakdown and medication titration who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in reach into AMH/ ACUTE/ LD hospital settings as a liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings.

The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr shift pattern 7 days a week.

Full time and part time positions are available.

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 NYY&S locality on a regular basis.

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 be enthusiastic and  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 a motivated and forward thinking nurses as part of the Intensive Support Team .  You  must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of senior nursing colleagues, providing assessment, treatment, advice and support to clients, carers and other professionals.

18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework) is essential.