An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, for a Band 5 position within the recently formed NYY& S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, work towards addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional and behaviour needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The base will be in York at Systems House and will cover the North Yorkshire area York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.

The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in-line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioural challenges, placement breakdown and medication titration who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in reach intoAMH/ ACUTE/ LDhospital settings as a liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings.

The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr shift pattern 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disability and behaviours that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high quality secondary care and enhancing the community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma informed care & a recovery-based approach.

The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, able to communicate effectively, will be expected to be able to travel independently to various locations within the NYY& S locality on a regular basis.

This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme.Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.

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.

A trust car lease scheme is also available.

About us

The intensive support team is a newly developed team and the Band 5 community learning disability nurse will be pinnacle in the development of the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the centre of their care ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable.

The service is looking for RNMH or RNLD with relevant LD experience or who have a willingness to develop, staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as wellas part of a wider team.

The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12hr shift pattern. Will be responsible for supporting the team's caseload providing assessment, advice and support to clients, carers and other professionals and delivering training.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and who are willing to help support, develop and shape the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with learning disabilities/mental ill health
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• 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.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Systems House

Concord Way, Amy Johnstone Way

York

YO30 4XT

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346-NYL-032-24-A