Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse within the Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs.  We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team .

ICATT provides a rapid, short term assessment and treatment service for people with a learning disability who challenge services and may have additional mental health needs. The ICAT Team seek to provide an alternative to hospital admission where it is appropriate to do so, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimising the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be a RNLD or have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The post would suit individuals who have a sound knowledge of and experience in working with people with learning disabilities.

You will be required to manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments, provide health education, support and monitoring of service users living in the community.

You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.  You will provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies.  The post holder must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with learning disabilities.  As part of ICATT you would have support with management, clinical supervision and professional development from the Professional Lead.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants must be an RNLD/ have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

• You will be responsible for managing a busy caseload
• To work autonomously and also as a member of the team
• To work intensively to  provide assessment and treatment to individuals within the community who may be experiencing mental health issues or displaying behaviours that challenge.
• To work with patients, families, carers, social care and external providers
• To be duty worker responsible for managing the shift
• You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.

To work shifts to cover a 7 day service. This will include some unsocial and weekend work.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies