Community Learning Disability Nurse

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, work towards addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional and behaviour needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The team will cover the North Yorkshire area York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.

The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in-line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioural challenges, placement breakdown and medication titration who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in reach intoAMH/ ACUTE/ LDhospital settings as a liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings.

The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr shift pattern 7 days a week.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying., The successful candidates will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disability and behaviours that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high quality secondary care and enhancing the community services, working with individualswho require specialist interventionsusing trauma informed care and a recovery-based approach.

The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, able to communicate effectively, will be expected tobe able to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality on a regular basis.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010., The service is looking for RNMH or RNLD with relevant LD experience or who have a willingness to develop, staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.

The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12hr shift pattern. Will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Professional Lead, providing assessment, advice and support to clients, carers and other professionals and delivering training.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and who are willing to help support, develop and shape the team.

The intensive support team is a developing team and the Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse will be pinnacle in developing and leading the team.