We have a great opportunity for a band 7 Community LD Nurse to join the Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service as the Team Lead for the Mental Health Pathway and Community Intervention Service . The post is full time, but part time hours and job share may be considered.

Applications would be welcome from experienced band 6 and 7 nurses looking to gain Team Lead responsibility

The Team

Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service is a multidisciplinary service consisting of community nurses, social workers, transition specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, Equals Employment workers, art therapists, psychologist and psychiatrists.

The works in partnership with other agencies across the borough to support people with a learning disability with their physical and mental health needs.

The position will provide the opportunity to develop leadership skills in specialist Learning Disability nursing, mentoring students, pathway working and multi-disciplinary work whilst being part of a supportive team.

We will provide regular clinical supervision and you will be supported to continue your professional development.

Main duties of the job

To provider clinical and managerial leadership to the mental health pathway and the Community Intervention Service. To work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team for People with Learning Disabilities. To assess the care needs, design, develop and implement and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with clients and carers. To provide clinical advice/support to people providing services to client group. To assist in developing services. To liaise appropriately with other agencies. To maintain a designated complex caseload and support team members to manage their case loads. To participate in teaching staff/students, where appropriate.

This post requires the candidate to take a lead on the coordination of the Mental Health requirements of our clients with a focus on ensuring the principles of 'Building the Right Support' is at the heart of what we do.

The post holder will participate in and support the work of the Positive Behaviour Support Team and ensure plans are updated and regularly reviewed. The post holder will hold a qualification in PBS, CBT or DBT and lead the role out of community groups to support clients and their carers to develop skills in managing their mental health

About us

The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C& I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.

Why choose to join the Partnership?

• We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
• Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
• Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
• Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
• We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance
• NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:

• We are kind
• We are respectful
• We work together
• We keep things simple
• We empower
• We are proudly diverse

In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RNLD
• Best Interests Assessor Course
• Degree in relevant subject
• PBS, CBT or DBT qualification
• Mentorship or similar

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification
• Masters level qualification in relevant subject

Skills and Experince

Essential

• 5 plus years experience at Band 6 or above
• Evidence of working in LD specific services
• Evidence of working within the framework of the Mental Health Act
• Evidence of working with complex cases
• Evidence of supervising staff

Desirable

• Evidence of MDT working
• Evidence of transforming care

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Car Driver and use of a car
• Demonstrate Person Centered Approaches to care
• Aware of the Trust values and their role in every day practice

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service

258a Hertford Road

Enfield

EN3 5BN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

306-BEH-2227