Lead Nurse - Learning Disabilities Team

Are you an experienced Learning Disabilities Nurse with a proven clinical track record? Do you have an interest in Leadership and supporting team development?, The team has a very rare opportunity for a Lead Nurse to join the Community Adult Learning Disability Service. The service is currently undergoing exciting service review, and this will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to work as an integral part of a redeveloped leadership team who are refreshing and reviewing the clinical aspects of the service.

We work closely with our Psychiatry and Psychology Colleagues in neighbouring NHS Trust, CNTW to provide a high quality multi-disciplinary service to all our patients, their families and carers. Our staff are committed to providing a compassionate and caring approach and have a real desire to make a difference to the mental and physical health of those who access our service.

We are looking for a strong, consistent, and compassionate leader who can support the Nurses and the wider team during this period of change. The successful applicant will work collaboratively to further develop the service as it moves forward, influencing pathways structures and redevelopment.

In return you will be provided with a high level of structured support from the senior leadership team and tailored professional development planning., Are you an experienced Learning Disabilities Nurse with a proven clinical track record? Do you have an interest in Leadership and supporting team development?

Would you like to join a forward-thinking leadership team supporting a motivated and enthusiastic team of nurses and health care support workers who provide care and therapeutic interventions to adults with a learning disability across South Tyneside?

The team has a very rare opportunity for a Lead Nurse to join the Community Adult Learning Disability Service. The service is currently undergoing exciting service review, and this will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to work as an integral part of a redeveloped leadership team who are refreshing and reviewing the clinical aspects of the service.

We work closely with our Psychiatry and Psychology Colleagues in neighbouring NHS Trust, CNTW to provide a high quality multi-disciplinary service to all our patients, their families and carers.

We are looking for a strong, consistent, and compassionate leader who can support the Nurses and the wider team during this period of change. The successful applicant will work collaboratively to further develop the service as it moves forward, influencing pathways structures and redevelopment.

In return you will be provided with a high level of structured support from the senior leadership team and tailored professional development planning.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.