We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled, passionate individual to join our amazing team at Kilton View, our Redcar and Cleveland day services. You will support individuals with complex learning disabilities and physical health problems. The role will also require cross cover as needed in our sister day service in Middlesbrough when required and our wider short term care services across Teesside.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.

Main duties of the job

The team provide specialist care and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, providing hands on care, assessment of physical health and social needs alongside overseeing registered nurses and healthcare assistants.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to 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.

About us

Our Respite, Day and Residential services work consistently to provide care and treatment to adults with learning disabilities although there is primary need for a clinical lead at Kilton View day service there will also be an need for the successful candidate to spend some time across other services which include Unit 2 and Aysgarth respite services, Day services at The Orchard and Thornaby Road residential service as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the physical health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team enhancing the community service. Working with service users who require specialist interventions due to the impact of physical health and quality of life, including adhering to the trust values and behaviours.

The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively, and will be expected to take part in the nurse on-call rota .

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months

Experience

Essential

• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities
• Experience of working with PMLD and / or behaviours that challenge.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Research and development methodology
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kilton View

St.Margarets Way

Brotton

TS12 2UE

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346-DDL-069-24