About this role
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Croydon and promote the best outcomes possible? We are looking for a passionate Community Learning Disability Nurse ready to take their knowledge and skills to the next level, as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent position in the Croydon Community Learning Disabilities Team.
The successful candidate will have astrong skillset working with people with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions, complex physical health and mental health issues.
The successful applicant will join a highly valued nursing service as part of themultidisciplinary team for adults with intellectual disabilities, based in the heart of Croydon.
The CLDT comprises Learning Disability Nurses, Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, a Dietitian and Physiotherapists. The service is located in Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon Council Headquarter, and has strong working relationships with key partner agencies including Croydon Adult Social Care and Croydon Mental Health in Learning Disabilities (South London and Maudsley).
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working and job share may be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the team.
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Community Learning Disability Nursing service to adults with learning disabilities who live in the Croydon area. The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability health team to identify and address health inequalities for PWLD (People with Learning Disabilities) who live either independently or with families/carers.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
essential Essential
RNLD and current UK NMC registration Knowledge of current health and social care issues relevant to work with people with learning disabilities. Relevant experience of working in a community setting. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities with complex physical health needs Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who engage in behaviours that challenge. Good organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills. Ability to produce written reports of clinical work
Desirable
Recognised qualification in positive behaviour support. Evidence of post qualification training /experience up to degree level in a relevant field Experience of MDT working with people with suspected dementia. Experience of MDT working with people with suspected autism.
essential Essential
Knowledge of legislative and policy framework for people with learning disabilities.
Desirable
Experience of working with people with a learning disability who are inpatients in an acute hospital.
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)