Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RNLD/RMN to join our inpatient team.We deliver high-quality, patient-centred care that promotes recovery, wellbeing, safety, dignity, and social inclusion.

Langley Ward support individuals diagnosed with a mental health condition, a Learning Disability and/or Autism, who have had contact with the criminal justice system.

Our aim is to improve the lives of people using our services by minimising the impact of their condition / legal status through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing. The service runs 24 hours a day seven days a week, therefore nights and weekends are an expectation of the role.

Main duties of the job
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-focused, and person-centred care that minimises the impact of health conditions and promotes overall wellbeing. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will plan and coordinate patient care, assess complex needs, manage clinical risk, and administer medications safely.

The successful applicant will demonstrate confidence, have excellent communication skills and maintain a compassionate approach when encouraging skill development and independence.

Leadership & delegation skills, alongside the ability to use initiative, are also essential aspects of the role. You will need to be able to build therapeutic relationships with people diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or mental health condition. This is a challenging but rewarding role in a well-established team.

About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys are committed to the ongoing education and development of employees and if successful in this post; you will have the opportunity to identify professional development opportunities within your role and for your future progression.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience
Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in learning disabilities
• Understanding of relevant legislation (eg Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Undertake lead professional/care co-ordinator responsibilities (following probationary period)
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team
• Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
• Provide (following probationary period) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Use approved techniques in physical intervention (following training)
• Demonstrates recovery focussed practice

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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