Job summary
At our learning disabilities services, we specialise in providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients with learning disabilities, including those who may have autism and mental health conditions
We strive and our ultimate ambition is to always be a dynamic learning disabilities service dedicated to providing exceptional inpatient assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities and autism across 2 sites at Bankfields Court, Normanby, Middlesbrough and Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham.
Our services are dedicated to providing the necessary training and resources to help our staff effectively manage and support patients who may display behaviours that challenge. We understand the importance of a safe and compassionate environment for both patients and staff. Your compassionate care can make a difference in the lives of patients with learning disabilities and or autism.
At out learning disabilities services we are not only dedicated to providing exceptional care for our patients but also committed to enhancing the working lives, health and wellbeing of our valued staff.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for two Clinical Lead Nurses to work within our adult learning disability inpatient department. You will be responsible for supporting adults with a learning disability who have associated mental health needs, epilepsy or behaviors of concern, and will lead the staff nurses to deliver the highest standards of care.
We wish to recruit a highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high quality care. You will need to be able to have excellent communication skills and be a positive role model.
You will be responsible for the delivery of the clinical service by the inpatient team and will lead practice development and service development initiatives to ensure continual quality improvement.
You will support the Ward Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist in the running of the unit, supervising team members, monitoring and reporting on the team's performance, as well as maintaining a direct care role.
About us
You will be a pivotal part of working within an Inpatient Adult Learning Disability service. You will have close links with external partners, families and carers. You will work in partnership across the Durham Tees Valley and Forensics care group having close working relationships with the inpatient service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- leadership expereince
- minimum 2 years experience working within inpatients services with people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenge
- experience supervising others
Skills
Essential
- experience and skills in ALD autism and behaviours that challenge
Desirable
- involvement with quality improvement within the service
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- leadership expereince
- minimum 2 years experience working within inpatients services with people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenge
- experience supervising others
Skills
Essential
- experience and skills in ALD autism and behaviours that challenge
Desirable
- involvement with quality improvement within the service
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).
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).
