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We're looking for an enthusiasticLearning Disability Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Ellesmere Port and Chester. This role is ideal for a Band 5 nurse seeking progression or an experienced Band 6 nurse passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities.

You will:

• Provide specialised support to children with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Deliver group training for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team for person-centered care.
• Receive tailored training to lead parent and professional sessions confidently.

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Clear progression from Band 5 to Band 6.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on families' lives.

What We're Looking For

• A registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• Passion for working with children and adolescents.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience or willingness to deliver training with our support.

Why Join Us? Grow your career, innovate your practice, and make a meaningful difference in your community. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become a vital part of our LD CAMHS team!

Main duties of the job

Your Role at LD CAMHS

As a key team member, you will:

• Conduct Assessments: Evaluate behaviours of concern for young people (0-18), identify causes, and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Design Person-Centred Interventions: Create and implement plans that meet individual needs, improving quality of life.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Use PBS principles to assist families effectively. Training will be provided if needed.
• Facilitate Training: Deliver practical sessions for parents, caregivers, and professionals, with full preparation and support.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work with Learning Disability Nurses, Clinical Support Workers, Psychologists, and a Psychiatrist to provide holistic care.

Why Join Us? Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while receiving tailored training and career development in a supportive team environment.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities).
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development

Desirable

• Mentorship
• Relevant degree.
• Behaviour/mental health qualification
• Specialist Practitioner

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Learning Disability and child related policy
• Current best practice in learning disability nursing.
• Safeguarding children
• NHS policy/practice, e.g. health improvement/public health agenda.
• Ability to assess/plan/evaluate care to clients and parents or carers
• Ability to participate in and develop nursing practice
• Support clients in crisis
• Excellent record keeping
• Ability to chair meetings and lead a team meeting
• Deliver training to other professionals and services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviour and or mental health problems and their families/ carers
• Experience in working in a behavioural service, experience of a positive behaviour support model
• Delivering training/parenting courses and presentations
• Multi-agency/ professional working
• Clinical supervision of staff
• Positive attitude to young people with Learning Disabilities
• Awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to young people with Learning Disabilities (Valuing People)
• Appreciation of governance

Desirable

• Participation in service developments
• Experience in delivery of quality initiatives
• Experience of working in CAMHS

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LD CAMHS West- Ellesmere Port and Chester

Acorn Suite- 1829 Building

The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, Cheshire

CH2 1HJ

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