Learning Disability Community Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join the Learning Disability Intensive Support Team. You will be joining a highly supportive multidisciplinary team where regular supervision, open communication and professional development are prioritised - ensuring you feel valued, guided and confident in delivering best possible care. You will work across Hull and East Riding, supporting people with learning disabilities, their carers and family. There is a requirement for a full UK driving license and vehicle.

The successful candidate will work across the (IST) and the Learning Disability inpatient Unit ). This role provides the chance to develop skills and experience in two closely linked services whilst ensuring that continuity of care for patients as they move through the Learning Disability Pathway. The role will also provide the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the patient and family/carer journey.

As such we are looking for a flexible, forward think nurse who has the service user at the centre of everything they do.

Your experience will be vital in maximising a positive patient journey, primarily preventing admissions in the community however also, should the need arise, supporting the admission, treatment and subsequent discharge. Across both services we work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a holistic approach in the care of those who access our service., You will work to improve the health and well-being of individuals with learning disabilities by assessing needs, creating care plans, and supporting them to live independently.

You will work with individuals and their families to improve and maintain physical and mental health, overcome barriers to healthcare and social inclusion, provide advice, and support with daily life skills.

This role involves managing your own caseload, coordinating with other professionals, and ensuring the person is at the centre of everything you do.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.