Community Nurse LDCAMHS

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join our LD CAMHS team on a 2 year secondment . In this role, you will provide high-quality behavioural and sleep assessments and interventions to children and young people who have a  Severe Learning Disabilities and who exhibit challenging behaviours. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualised care plans aimed at improving outcomes for our clients. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that values your skills, creativity, and dedication. No two days will be the same, and your work will directly impact the lives of those you work with.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioural and sleep assessments for children and young people who have a Severe Learning Disability.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of each individual.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions as required.
• Travel across the Cheshire area as needed to provide timely support to clients.
• The post holder would also be required to provide group workshops  to parents.

The post holder would be joining an established community team consisting of Learning Disability Nurses, Advanced Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Psychologists, a Clinical Psychologist,  Consultant Psychiatrist and Admin staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, 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.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.