Senior Learning Disability Nurse

NHS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse for a split role to join our teams at HMP Rye Hill (Category B) & HMP Onley (Category C), both located next door to each other in Rugby.

HMP Rye Hill has a capacity of 660 males, and HMP Onley has a capacity of 745 males.

We are looking for someone with experience in learning disabilities who is able to work in a challenging environment.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

• Onsite parking
• Training and Development opportunities
• Staff canteen

Hours: This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, split over 2 sites covering 18.75 hours at each site. The working times are 8am - 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Salary: This position offers an annual salary between £45,000 - £49,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Senior Learning Disability Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operational functioning of the Mental Health team.
• Responsibility for a caseload and accountability for all aspects of delivering a nursing service for adults with learning disabilities/challenging behaviour, within the criminal justice setting.
• Working with adults whose behaviours have resulted in their offending and coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
• Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to undertake person-centred specialist behavioural assessments, planning, and coordination of positive non-aversive behavioural approaches to service users.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there - we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications Required

• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Experience working with patients face to face who have complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work, and awareness of substance misuse.
• Sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills, including risk assessment.

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Additional Information

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Practice Plus Group

Address:

HMP Rye Hill

Rugby

Warwickshire

CV23 8SZ

Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers