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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the Black Country we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• Mental health services for children and young people
• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 4,000 people and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whatever your role, working in a NHS Foundation Trust, like ours, is a demanding and extremely rewarding experience. Knowing that every day you can help to make a positive difference to someone's life is a very powerful feeling. We know that our Trust runs on this desire to help and support people, and our Trust vision expresses this. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues to achieve the best possible work/life balance.

We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it. To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website:  

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minority candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Black Country Healthcare we recognise and value all forms of knowledge and expertise, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification or criteria in the job description/person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For further supporting information to help you apply for this role please see documents attached under 'Additional documents'.

Community Learning Disabilities Nurse – Band 5

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our community team. This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified nurse looking to begin their career in a supportive environment, or for an experienced practitioner seeking to further develop their skills in community-based learning disabilities nursing.

You will be joining a well-established and experienced team of Learning Disabilities Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Comprehensive support and mentorship will be provided, along with access to funding for continuing professional development to support your growth and career progression.

Following a structured induction period, you will manage a caseload of individuals with a range of healthcare needs. Your role will involve working directly with service users, as well as collaborating with families, carers, and social care professionals to ensure holistic and effective care planning. Key areas of focus will include:

• Supporting mental and physical health
• Managing epilepsy and memory-related conditions
• Promoting wellbeing through personalised care plans

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, while developing your clinical expertise in a dynamic and supportive community setting.

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• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.   
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust is a major provider of mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for people of all ages in the Black Country.

We provide:

·       Mental health services to people of all ages in Sandwell and Wolverhampton.

·       Specialist learning disability services in Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley

·       Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley

We're using our position as an NHS Foundation Trust to strengthen our ties with the local community. We have a large and growing membership, and we're always encouraging people to join our Trust as members. Members are kept informed of what is happening in the Trust, and their advice is sought on ways we can improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of our services.

Job Description

Post Title: Community Nurse

Department: Community Learning Disability Nursing

Location: Wolverhampton

Directorate: Learning Disabilities

Band: 5

Hours: full time (37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri)

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsible to: Community Nurse Manager

Job Purpose

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.   
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

** Please Note that Internal at Risk Employees will be given preference for this position**

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming response of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.

If you do not hear from the Recruitment team within the advertised closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis for any recruitment updates regarding this vacancy. If you are not successful at the shortlisting stage and would like feedback, please contact the Recruitment Team directly for feedback. 

The salary range quoted is as per NHS Agenda for Change pay structures where applicable. This is based on the number of years' working directly within the NHS at the advertised pay band. Experience gained with other NHS Trusts will apply, but candidates without prior experience working direct for the NHS would normally be appointed at the lowest point unless they can demonstrate the equivalent experience and then be eligible for incremental increases in future years. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles are exempt from agenda for change and subject to alternative remuneration structures.

Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post.

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation.

As a Trust we are passionate about Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality, and are committed to diversifying our staff team in all areas and at all levels of seniority to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. Therefore, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community, including from Black and Asian, Disabled (including hidden disabilities such as Neurodiversity, Mental Health, etc), or Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) people.    

Furthermore, Disabled applicants have the option of requesting that their application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). Please indicate your intention to apply under the GIS in the relevant section of your application. Regardless of whether you participate in the scheme or have shared a disability, you will be provided the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments to the interview process at each stage of the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences.