Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse has arisen within The Intensive Positive Behaviour Service (IPBS). We are looking to recruit into this post and we welcome applications from RNMH and RNLD nurses.
IPBS are a specialist service providing intensive positive behaviour support to children and young people who are displaying complex challenging behaviour between the ages of 4-18 years of age with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
IPBS provide a service seven days a week between the periods of 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday and Sunday.
The post offers the opportunity to developclinical skills relevant to the post. together with professional development opportunities such as attendance at relevant meetings and training events.The post holder will work within the PBS team currently located at St Nicholas Hospital and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and working with young people and their families in their homes and at school and other community settings
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the role descriptor document for more details of skills, competencies and duties within the role.
The successful candidate for the post will require DBS ENHANCED clearance before the commencement of duties. Please note that a criminal record does not automatically debar you from appointment unless the selection panel consider the information renders you unsuitable for the appointment.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 18th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 18th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Education and qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical interventions/skills relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Proven Track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
- Mentor Training.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessment of individuals with complex health needs.
- Risk Assessment and risk management/safety/planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatments options including a range of experience based clinical approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi- agency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Education and qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical interventions/skills relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Proven Track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
- Mentor Training.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessment of individuals with complex health needs.
- Risk Assessment and risk management/safety/planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatments options including a range of experience based clinical approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi- agency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
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
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).
