Learning Disability Nurse - Intensive Support Team

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join the Intensive Support Team (IST) in Calderdale. We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, you would be supported in your new role under our preceptorship programme.

The IST is a small multidisciplinary team, working proactively and intensively with individuals with behaviours that challenge. We provide specialist assessments and interventions to support service users to remain in their home. We work closely with carers, support networks and wider agencies to develop their understanding of service users needs. Our work is informed by the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). There will be opportunity to undertake an accredited qualification in PBS.

The IST is part of the Community Learning Disability Health Team, a friendly and welcoming MDT. There is an emphasis on multidisciplinary working, with positive working relationships between professional groups. We have strong and effective links with our partner agencies including the Local Authority and ICB as well as local care providers

Based in Hebden Bridge, a vibrant town on the edge of picturesque countryside we benefit from free parking in the town centre. We can offer flexible working hours and an agile working policy, with opportunities for home working as well as alternative bases to support effective cover of the wide geographical area of Calderdale. Part time working hours will also be considered

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for a small caseload of clients of all levels of ability held jointly across the IST. This involves people presenting with behaviours that challenge, and responding to service users in crisis, working to prevent placement breakdown and hospital admission. The post holder will complete behavioural assessments and work with families, carers, staff teams and other professionals to implement positive behavioural support plans.

The post holder will be a member of a supportive multi-disciplinary team where there is an emphasis on working collaboratively with colleagues. There is also a requirement to work independently, making autonomous decisions.

A key aspect of the post is working closely with other agencies to bring about successful outcomes for our service users.

There will also be opportunities for continued professional development and also to contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students where appropriate.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.