Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
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Vacancy Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Children's and Young People's Learning Disability Team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and advocating for children/young people with a Learning Disability and their families.
You will join a small passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team including learning disability nurse, psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health clinician, and learning disability assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment and make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People in Leeds.
The Children's and Young People's Learning Disability Team is part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service (CYPMHS) and the role will include interface and liaison with the wider CYPMHS service as well as external organisations such as Social care and Education.
As a learning disability nurse, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to meet the needs of young people with a moderate to severe learning disability. Working closely with young people, parents/carers, education, social care, and a variety of settings for example to formulate, produce, implement, and monitor a Positive Behaviour Support plan.
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Working alongside psychiatry and psychology within the team and occupational therapy and speech and language within the school setting, to ensure a person-centred approach. The Learning Disability Team also works closely with the Dynamic Support Register for children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission and/or family placement breakdown.
You will receive robust supervision, participate in multi-disciplinary case review and management within a supportive, friendly, and experienced team.
For More Information About This Job, Please Contact:
Tracey Rayner, Clinical Team Manager tracey.rayner@nhs.net or 07592266139
Vanessa Broadbent-Lucas, Service Manager vanessa.broadbent-lucas@nhs.net 07712543336
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.
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We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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