Community Nurse Development Post

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

bf28177745b0

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join the Leeds Intensive Support Team. This role has been designed to enable a Band 5 nurse to pursue a career development by gaining the skills and confidence to develop into a Band 6 nurse while in the team. The successful candidate will be supported and reviewed through managerial and clinical supervision to explore a work plan and competencies to help and support the skills required for a Band 6 nurse.

The Intensive Support Team for people with learning disabilities works with individuals who need additional support due to mental health or behavioral needs. Many of our service users have experienced emotional and physical trauma, personality disorders, mental health needs, and a level of learning disability. The team’s overall aim is to keep people out of hospital, empowering service users to overcome individual challenges and providing them and their staff team with the skills and knowledge needed to address the challenges they face.

Main Duties of the Job:

1. Work as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Collaborate with professionals working with individuals on the IST caseload.
3. Use evidence-based and client-centered principles.
4. Assess, plan, and implement care to meet the behavioral and mental needs of individuals.
5. Lead in developing and maintaining the delivery of nursing care to promote health and wellbeing.
6. Maintain clear links with your profession’s structures and your professional lead within the directorate and the Trust.
7. Support professional development and adherence to professional standards and code of practice.
8. Stay updated with clinical practice through MDT tri-weekly huddles, clinical supervision, and professional forums.

Working for Our Organisation:

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialized services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research, and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, career development opportunities, and a range of exclusive discounts.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

We would like to recruit a confident, dynamic, and enthusiastic Nurse to join us for the opportunity to build the confidence to become a Band 6 nurse with the team. The successful candidate must have worked with people with a learning disability previously either in the community or in an inpatient setting, be keen to continue to work with people who have complex needs, and have awareness of the needs of people with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be based within the Intensive Support Team, which operates 7 days a week, covering the city of Leeds. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for community-based work.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential: Advanced Diploma or degree in Learning Disability Nursing (RNLD or RNMH). Registered within the NMC.

Knowledge:

Essential: Awareness of the Learning Disability Nurse role.

Experience:

Essential: Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities.

Skills:

Essential: Skills in communicating with a range of service users.