About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 RNLD/RMN Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Whalley Learning Disability Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a single person occupancy setting, supporting an individual with complex learning disabilities and mental health needs to live a safe, meaningful, and person-centred life.As a Band 5 Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a specialist community setting. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.This role offers the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships and make a genuine difference through consistent, individualised support.
Main duties of the job
o Deliver high standards of nursing care in line with RNLD/RMN professional practice.o Develop and implement person-centred care plans and risk assessments.o Support the individual with daily living, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural support strategies.o Administer and monitor medication safely and effectively.o Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.o Work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and support staff.o Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times.o Participate in shift leadership and contribute to service development.
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse RNLD/RMN On-going registration with the NMC. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to people with learning disabilities and mental illness within inpatient settings (MHA, MCA, Human rights act, Care Act) Knowledge of learning disabilities, behaviours that can present as a challenge, mental and physical health conditions, Evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments relevant to the needs of this client group
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
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 Whalley Learning Disability Service
Whalley
BB7 9YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)