Community Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job overview

Job Advert: Community Learning Disabilities Nurse (Band 6)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, supporting them to achieve better health outcomes and live fulfilling lives in the community.

Role;

• Provide specialist nursing care and health facilitation for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive health assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals across health and social care.
• Deliver health promotion, education, and training to service users, carers, and staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RNLD or RN with relevant experience).
• Evidence of post-registration learning and professional development.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities in community settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with and support social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Leadership:

• To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• To be professionally accountable for the effective and efficient management of a defined caseload, taking into account the need to combine your own responsibilities and those of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the process of audit, case review and on-going supervision.
• To promote a positive approach to health education and health promotion.
• Participate in consultancy and specialist input to a range of other professionals and agencies in relation to individuals with complex needs.
• Advise and influence local and regional policy, strategy and operational practice in relation to health needs of people with learning disabilities.