Intensive support Team Leader

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a rare & exciting opportunity for an experienced & passionate Learning Disability nurse to join the Intensive Support Team ( IST )in the Team leader band 7 position within the West Specialist Learning Disability Service.

Main duties of the job

The Team Leader role in IST involves working with adults with a learning disability and challenging Behavior and/ or mental health issues in the community with the aim to prevent an admission to hospital

About us

The Team leader role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic Learning Disability nurse who has experience of working in the community and an understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda and a passion for working with the individual, their carers and networks to support individuals in their own home and explore alternatives to hospital admission

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,192 max £2,011)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-LD&F-8533

Job locations

Colne House

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD170JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To achieve this you will be leading the Intensive support nurses and senior support workers & your role will include

Supervision of band 6 nurses & monitoring of band 5 & band 4 supervisions
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Operational management of IST including annual leave, e-roster
leadership of student nurse placements and recruitment
Professional responsibilities including CPD & preceptorship.
Monitoring of Caseloads and case management to try and help prevent admission.
Screening and allocating referrals
Charing Nurses meetings and prevention of hospital admissions

Job description

Job responsibilities

To achieve this you will be leading the Intensive support nurses and senior support workers & your role will include

Supervision of band 6 nurses & monitoring of band 5 & band 4 supervisions
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Operational management of IST including annual leave, e-roster
leadership of student nurse placements and recruitment
Professional responsibilities including CPD & preceptorship.
Monitoring of Caseloads and case management to try and help prevent admission.
Screening and allocating referrals
Charing Nurses meetings and prevention of hospital admissions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNLD /RNMHH
ENB 997/998( Mentoring & Preceptorship) or equivalent
Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years' experience of working in a Specialist LD community Service.
Clinical and operational management of junior staff
Managing service priorities met

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNLD /RNMHH
ENB 997/998( Mentoring & Preceptorship) or equivalent
Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years' experience of working in a Specialist LD community Service.
Clinical and operational management of junior staff
Managing service priorities met

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.

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