Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time (1.0 wte / 37.5 hours per week) Community Learning Disabilities Nurse in our Intensive Support Team (IST) within Kirklees Adult Community Health Learning Disabilities Team. The post is based at Fox view at Dewsbury covering the Kirklees area.

The function of the IST is to provide intensive assessment, formulation and intervention within a Positive Behavioural Support Model to a cohort of our most complex service users with behaviours that challenge, mental health needs and autism. We work proactively and intensively with a small number of service users, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and placement breakdowns. The work is varied and will give the right candidate the chance to develop a broad range of skills working alongside MDT in a range of settings such as service users homes, day services, supported housing, respite facilities.

The core hours of the team are 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, however there may be times when IST need to provide support outside these hours on occasion, according to clinical need. Car driver status is essential for this post as you will be expected to travel.

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.

Main duties of the job
We are seeking someone with experience of working with clients with learning disabilities and complex behavioural difficulties within a mutli-disciplinary team context. You will be a highly motivated and conscientious individual, who has the desire to work creatively with people with learning disabilities within the community. You should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working in learning disabilities, have effective communication skills.

The role will involve working as part of the IST MDT to provide intensive wrap around service to help improve outcomes for clients. You will be required to use your specialist learning disability nursing skills to support the assessment and delivery of high quality interventions to address the holistic needs to the clients with a focus on PBS, risk management and trauma informed care.

The Trust is committed to staff development, appraisal and supervision. There is a high level of support and supervision. You will have the opportunity to introduce new ideas and innovations to the services as well as developing your own clinical skills alongside experienced staff. Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged and supported through in-service training, team meetings and opportunities for external training.

For an informal discussion and further information about the role, please contact:
Contact Name: Laura Paton IST Lead
Email Address: laura.paton@swyt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07920 267731

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the other parts of the locality health team and In-Patient team where required. You will be involved in providing specialist assessment, support and treatment for individuals receiving intensive support and care, enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment activities.

The post holder witll promote a positive behavioural approach which will be underpinned by professional skills and additional training as required.

The post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of staff support and professional development and you will be expected to participate in staff training and supervision.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical

• 1. To manage an individual caseload, providing assessments for service users receiving in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.
• 2. To work with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan, using appropriate assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.
• 3. To plan and implement a client centred treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, to achieve therapeutic goals.
• 4. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• 5. To demonstrate a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
• 6. To be responsible for providing advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.
• 7. To work proactively alongside ward staff, community agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
• 8. To maintain an effective communication network within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
• 9. To maintain up to date service user records and activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• 10. To provide and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
• 11. To provide reports (as prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
• 12. To empower families and carers to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• 13. To involve clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment programmes.
• 14. To promote the positive health and well being of the individual.

Managerial

• 1. To manage own caseload and day-to-day activities, managing and responding to patient crisis in a timely manner and as per protocols of the service.
• 2. To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff in the service area.
• 3. To provide effective guidance and supervision for junior staff.
• 4. To take responsibility for risk management within the service area.
• 5. To co-ordinate statistical collections in line with Trust policies.
• 6. To ensure responsible management of Trust equipment and supplies.
• 7. To participate in the recruitment, appointment and induction of staff, ensuring that practice in these areas are anti-discriminatory.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification
Training
Essential

• Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
• Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
• To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.

Desirable

• Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.

Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to learning disabilities.
• Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
• Understanding of outcome measure.
• Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Supervisory / appraisal skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues for the Learning Disability Community.

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience working in /learning disabilities.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervision of staff and students.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management experience.
• Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings eg; mental health positive behaviour support, Autism.

Qualifications
Essential

• RNLD or BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
• Additional post grad qualification in positive behaviour support at Diploma/Degree level.
• HCPC State Registration/NMC registration.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level.
• Leadership / first line management certificate.

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
• Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
• Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
• Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
• Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
• Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
• Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).