Community Learning Disability Nurse inEllesmere Port / Winsford inEllesmere Port / Winsford PUBLISHED
THU 7 NOV 2024
The position comes with a relocation package of up to £8,000 for those needing to move for employment, and supports professional development through research and quality improvement initiatives. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on the Trust's values in their application and are invited to participate in a Values Based Interview process. The post aims to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families, within a supportive and progressive environment.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic and dedicated learning disability nurse, either as a Band 5 who wants to look to progress in the future or a current Band 6, to join our established innovative, community-based LD West Cheshire multi-disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring all work is needs led, evidence based and in line with current legislation.
You will also support the development of services in line with the workstreams that are the focus for the care group, which includes, mental health, forensic, physical health, neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive impairment.
CWP hosts CANDDID, the Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, which carries out research, education and training, and all clinicians are encouraged and supported to develop research and QI skills.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.
For newly qualified nurses there will be the opportunity to support with preceptorship.
The post holder will carry a caseload of clients with learning disabilities who have a varied level of complex needs, to deliver care that will reduce health inequalities for people including behaviours of concern and/or autism.
Lead on meetings, including care planning, and training around people on the caseload to make sure they are receiving the best support for them.
Depending on experience and level when coming into the team, there would be an expectation in terms of being responsible for providing clinical supervision and appraisals of nursing staff within the team.
To supervise students while on placement with the team.
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsvwnp If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
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