Community Learning Disability Nurse

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse to join our LD CAMHS team. In this role, you will provide high-quality behavioural and sleep assessments and interventions to children and young people who have a Severe Learning Disabilities and who exhibit challenging behaviours. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualised care plans aimed at improving outcomes for our clients. You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team that values your skills, creativity, and dedication. No two days will be the same, and your work will directly impact the lives of those you work with.,

• Conduct comprehensive behavioural and sleep assessments for children and young people who have a Severe Learning Disability.


• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of each individual.


• Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions.


• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions as required.


• Travel across the Cheshire area as needed to provide timely support to clients.


• The post holder would also be required to provide group workshops to parents.


The post holder would be joining an established community team consisting of Learning Disability Nurses, Advanced Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Psychologists, a Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist and Admin staff..

Working for our organisation

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 aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.


• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)., Mentorship


• Relevant degree.


• Behaviour/mental health qualification, Learning Disability and child related policy


• Current best practice in learning disability nursing.


• Knowledge about Safeguarding children.


• NHS policy/practice, e.g. health improvement/public health agenda.


• Excellent communicator - written and oral


• Proven, demonstrable experience of innovation and commitment to lifelong learning


Desirable criteria


• Knowledge and understanding of Mental health issues for people with learning disabilities., Experience of working with people with a learning disability., Previous Community Nurse experience


• Experience of working in CAMHS.


• Experience of positive parenting initiatives


• Experience of working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities and mental health problems and their families/carers., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  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.