Job overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen with our new learning disability nurse jobs, for qualified individuals to join the team covering the North Northamptonshire area. This is a part-time substantive post (30 hours a week). The role involves working as part of the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), with bases in Northampton and Kettering. The post will be attached to the Kettering team, though travel across Northamptonshire will be required from time to time. The role seeks a dedicated workforce to meet the diverse needs of service users. Candidates must have a genuine interest in working within a multi-disciplinary team and a passion for improving the lives and health outcomes of people with learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
As part of the CTPLD specialist multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will assess and provide support and intervention to people with learning disabilities who have identified nursing needs. Collaboration with the person, their circle of support, and other relevant professionals and services will be essential to enhance, optimise, and maintain the person’s quality of life and health.
A passion for working with people with learning disabilities is required, along with experience of working as an effective and responsible member of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities would be preferred.
The Northamptonshire Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities delivers specialist multi-disciplinary healthcare to adults with learning disabilities presenting with physical health needs, mental illness, and/or challenging behaviour. The service provided is person-centred and tailored to individual needs, taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This is achieved through direct support, joint working with other services, and offering consultancy to other professionals involved.
Due to the community nature of the role, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle during working hours are required.
Working for our organisation
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health trust providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and the community. With a focus on person-centred care, the organisation strives to provide services that are easily accessible, many of which can be delivered at home, in workplaces, or schools. Health services are also provided to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT offers a friendly and dynamic team environment, with a commitment to continuing professional development. Established nursing teams across Northamptonshire provide regular clinical supervision and peer support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ section of the document.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• Recognised Nursing Qualification – RNLD
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of CPD or additional training
• PBS Training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, carers, families, team members, and other agencies, including summarising and communicating complex information
• Ability to reflect on practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
• Experience of working as an effective and responsible member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of current issues and best practice in Learning Disability Nursing
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with good personal organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurised environment, prioritising and working to deadlines
• UK Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes
Desirable criteria
• Ability to take a proactive approach to process and service improvement
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including use of IT systems and the internet (e.g., SystmOne, ESR) in accordance with professional and trust standards
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system. By completing an application, candidates authorise the transfer of their data. The submission also authorises the confirmation of previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual references, occupational health clearance, and statutory and mandatory training records.
Correspondence regarding applications will be sent via a TRAC system account.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, the organisation reserves the right to close any adverts before the closing date once sufficient applications have been received.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, aiming to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities served. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
At NHFT, flexible working is supported, and requests for flexible working will be considered from day one. For this role, a range of options are open for discussion, including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours, and part-time hours. Candidates should have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility required, and the organisation will explore what is possible.
Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process by informing the recruitment services team as soon as possible.
All posts engaged in regulated activities will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a re-check every three years while employed in such roles. Staff will be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update it annually. The annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy.
If a DBS is applicable for the position, a charge will be deducted from the first salary or paid upfront for staff bank positions.
All new starters to the trust will be subject to a probationary period.
Deadline for applications: Midnight, 10th December 2024.
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