Learning Disability Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Learning Disability Nurse Specialist to join our Intensive Support Team in Barnsley. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with service users, their carers, and other healthcare professionals to provide specialist assessment, support, and treatment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in learning disabilities and mental health, with experience in supervising staff and students. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of service users, providing assessments, and developing care plans to promote their physical and mental well-being.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to the development of our Learning Disability service and promoting evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage an individual caseload, providing assessments for service users receiving in-patient care and within the community.
  2. Work with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan, using appropriate assessment tools based on current evidence-based best practice.
  3. Demonstrate a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients' social and physical environment.
  4. Work proactively alongside ward staff, community agencies, and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
  5. Maintain an effective communication network within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
Requirements
  • Substantial post-registration experience working in learning disabilities.
  • Supervision of staff and students.
  • Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings, e.g., mental health positive behaviour support, Autism.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and career progression. As a member of our team, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive environment, working with a talented and dedicated team of professionals.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and services to our service users, and we are looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.



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