Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time specialist Band 7 Clinical Lead to work in the Adult Learning Disabilities Team in North Cumbria.
You will join a well established yet expanding team with a full MDT complement. The team operates within a pathway approach and we are looking for an experienced nurse to lead the physical health pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will work to reduce inequalities in healthcare and maximise health outcomes for adults with varying degrees of learning disability and additional complex need.
You will work directly with individuals who have complex needs, their families, carers, providers, statutory and non statutory organisations. You will assess, plan and implement appropriate individualised care. You will lead complex case reviews and MDT's, balance risk and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of care.
We are looking for a registered nurse with learning disability experience.
About us
The team is located across North Cumbria and has rapidly expanded over the last eighteen months. The team works within a pathway approach consisting of mental health, forensic, behaviour and physical health. Also within the team we have psychiatry, psychology, OT, SLT and physiotherapy. We have a range of nurses, assistant practitioners, carer leads and administrative staff that provide support across the service. The team is supportive of each other, and, passionate regarding people with learning disabilities to live their lives within their own maximum ability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and lead the physical health pathway, to develop and deliver evidence based up to date training to staff teams across all sectors. To ensure the needs of those with learning disabilities are fully understood.
To support colleagues within complex discussion, caseload management and use clinical judgment with regard to priority of need in allocating clinical tasks.
To utilise reflective practice and support the development of staff and students within the service. To lead as required within the team and contribute to triage of referrals and allocation of work to ensure the safety of clients with complex and safeguarding issues.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th September2022
Closing date : 13th October 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and lead the physical health pathway, to develop and deliver evidence based up to date training to staff teams across all sectors. To ensure the needs of those with learning disabilities are fully understood.
To support colleagues within complex discussion, caseload management and use clinical judgment with regard to priority of need in allocating clinical tasks.
To utilise reflective practice and support the development of staff and students within the service. To lead as required within the team and contribute to triage of referrals and allocation of work to ensure the safety of clients with complex and safeguarding issues.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th September2022
Closing date : 13th October 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNLD/RMN Nurse registration
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex cases
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNLD/RMN Nurse registration
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex cases
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
