This role is suitable for either a Qualified RNLD/RNMH.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a developmental band 5 to 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse within our East Surrey Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities.

As a team we continually strive to develop, and we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary service. The successful applicant will be joining an innovative team of nurses providing high quality health interventions as part of the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively/jointly with nurses and other professional clinicians as well as multiple agencies.

The team has 2 bases, Leatherhead and Redhill, and there will be an expectation of travel between sites. Due to the community aspect of the role, you must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

As an individual we will expect you to possess excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, working closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines, whilst being able to work independently, carry out comprehensive assessments and plan, implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of the holistic approach. You will also be able to demonstrate that you are able to apply your nursing skills to a wide range of situations, working with a range of adults with a learning disability living within the community.

You will be responsible for managing a caseload across the geographical area of East Surrey, with full supervision and support from senior nurses and be expected to work closely with other agencies as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to supervise and teach unqualified staff including students.

All applicants will either be registered on Part 5 or 14 of the NMC Register. You will have a genuine desire to develop your career in community learning disability nursing and a commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based interventions.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRNLD Nursing or RNMH nursing qualification

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 1 year experience of working with people with a Learning Disability and or a Mental Health diagnosis (can be prior to qualification)
• oExperience of using or an awareness of a range of nursing assessments

Desirable

• oEvidence of a specialist interest or skills area
• oExperience of supporting unqualified staff members (including students)
• oExperience of working in a team

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

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325-6292983-PLD-A