Specialist Learning Disability Nurse - Band 6

Job summary

Main duties of the job

You will carry the responsibility for a defined caseload this will include service users of all levels of ability.

You will serve as an effective member of the MDT and promote a consistent multi-agency approach including support, supervision and development of junior staff.

You must be able to work flexibly based on service user need and using reasonable adjustments to provide support to service users, family and carers.

You will need to demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

You will have an understanding of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate that they have the qualities to deliver safe, effective and personalised care to meet the needs of the service user ensuring systems and processes are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.

You will be committed to team working, a highly resilient and self-motivated individual who is determined to add value to the organisation and is committed to our vision and values.

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.

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.