Band 5 Community LD Nurse

A very exciting opportunity has developed within the Sandwell CAMHS Learning Disability Team. A post has become available within our service and we are looking for a dynamic, caring, compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individual to fulfil this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for: The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for children and young people who have learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. Managing a caseload under supervision, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children with Learning disabilities.,

• To practice within the guidelines as set out by appropriate professional bodies.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate records and documentation.
• To participate and contribute to service development and to ensure trust policies are adhered to.
• To liaise with other agencies/disciplines to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive service for children with a mental health need and learning disability where appropriate.
• To provide support and supervision as required to students on placement.
• To be responsible for setting the highest standards of care in line with clinical governance.
• To demonstrate good professional practice and to be a professional role model in line with trust policies and standards.
• To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the evaluation of programmes of care.
• To formulate, implement and evaluate person centred care plans in line with trust policy and standards.
• To complete specialist assessments, outcome measures and care plans for specific challenges associated with child mental health and learning disability for example behaviours that challenge.
  
  Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.