An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 position within the The Learning Disability Service at Eastfield Clinic in Scarborough.
The post holder will work as part of the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team, addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavior needs of adults with a learning disability who often have complex physical and emotional health needs.
The team is friendly, supportive, and value-driven, working in partnership with our service users, families, and carers to provide high-quality healthcare within the community.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the physical and mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care and a recovery-based approach.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale area.
Candidates must have 18 months post-qualifying experience, including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can 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
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
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 be enthusiastic and deliver a quality service, ensuring the individual is at the center of their care, 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 an experienced RNLD. You must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.
The team covers a Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner, providing assessment, treatment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate) 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.
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
The Learning Disability Service Eastfield Clinic, Westway, Eastfield Scarborough YO11 3EG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-NYL-035-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will work as part of the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team, addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavior needs of adults with a learning disability who often have complex physical and emotional health needs.
The team is friendly, supportive, and value-driven, working in partnership with our service users, families, and carers to provide high-quality healthcare within the community.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the physical and mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care and a recovery-based approach.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale area.
Candidates must have 18 months post-qualifying experience, including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can 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
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
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 be enthusiastic and deliver a quality service, ensuring the individual is at the center of their care, 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 an experienced RNLD. You must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team.
The team covers a Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner, providing assessment, treatment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate) 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.
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
The Learning Disability Service Eastfield Clinic, Westway, Eastfield Scarborough YO11 3EG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-NYL-035-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
