About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, which covers the Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are very pleased to be able to offer this role within the Central Locality covering Preston, South-Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
We are looking for a registered Nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self -motivation are essential.
The Community Learning Disability Team in Central is a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites; Preston, Chorley and Ormskirk.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves in our holistic approach to supporting the health needs of adults with learning disabilities and our drive for continuous service development across all professions. We meet monthly as a whole team alternating virtual and face to face meetings.
To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled.A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.
The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Learning Disability Nurse Current NMC Registration. Demonstrates continuing professional development
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of contemporary learning disability health policy Demonstrates reflective practice. Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the learning disabled population
Experience Essential
Ability to support people who have a learning disability and/or Autism on an individual and group basis.
Desirable
6 months post-registration experience Experience of working in community setting Working with individuals who challenge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chorley Civic Offices
Civic Offices, Union Street
Chorley
PR7 1AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)