Job summary
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS services are recruiting a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team for Sheffield Children in community settings.
We are looking for a nurse with, or willing to develop, expertise in assessment and interventions for children and young people with learning disability and mental health presentations and/or behaviours that challenge. Interventions are often at multiple levels and include joint working with other agencies.
There will also be opportunities to offer advice, consultation and training within a number of settings. Experience of working with children would be beneficial however not essential as there will be opportunities to learn through joint working as well as peer supervision and training opportunities.
RNLD qualification is preferred but RMN with suitable skills/experience are very welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Together with other members of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS Learning Disability Mental Health Team, contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a city-wide service for Children and Young People with moderate to severe learning disability/mental health and/or challenging behaviour problems.
o Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver care within agreed standards in a variety of community settings.
o As an independent practitioner have accountability and responsibility for a caseload.
o Be a source of specialist clinical advice by having a working knowledge of specific therapeutic interventions, treatments and clinical management strategies in a variety of settings.
o To promote the guiding principles of Clinical Governance, maintain and enhance clinical practice and quality within the CAMHS LDMH Team.
o To promote best practice in clinical risk management, health, safety and security of self, others and the workplace.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse(LD) or (MH)
- ENB998 or equivalent qualification in the mentoring and teaching of students
Desirable
- Experience as registered social worker
- Qualified as an independent nurse prescriber or willing to train
Experience
Essential
- Has gained sufficient post registration experienceworking as a nurse with people with learning disabilities in a CAMHS or other health setting
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of working with children or young and families
- Experience of working in a community based multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good assessment skills, the ability to assess risk and care plan effectively
- Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good I.T. skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate information both written and oral and present this effectively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have a good understanding of the demands of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national initiatives, and guidance, and of own professional code of practice, role and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of up-to-date clinical aspects of learning disability nursing and mental health/challenging behaviour in the community
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of theneeds of children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
- An ability to provide nursing mentorship and training to Students and trainees
- The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
- A flexible approach to client intervention
- Ability to meet time scales and deadlines
- Car owner / driver and hold a full current driving license
- To be able to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and support families
Desirable
- To be a 'sign-off' mentor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse(LD) or (MH)
- ENB998 or equivalent qualification in the mentoring and teaching of students
Desirable
- Experience as registered social worker
- Qualified as an independent nurse prescriber or willing to train
Experience
Essential
- Has gained sufficient post registration experienceworking as a nurse with people with learning disabilities in a CAMHS or other health setting
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of working with children or young and families
- Experience of working in a community based multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good assessment skills, the ability to assess risk and care plan effectively
- Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good I.T. skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate information both written and oral and present this effectively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have a good understanding of the demands of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national initiatives, and guidance, and of own professional code of practice, role and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of up-to-date clinical aspects of learning disability nursing and mental health/challenging behaviour in the community
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of theneeds of children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
- An ability to provide nursing mentorship and training to Students and trainees
- The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
- A flexible approach to client intervention
- Ability to meet time scales and deadlines
- Car owner / driver and hold a full current driving license
- To be able to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and support families
Desirable
- To be a 'sign-off' mentor
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).
