A community learning disability nursing post in the West Kent nursing service at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, sitting within the Learning Disability Team.
The post holder provides specialist nursing interventions to adults with a learning disability and manages a caseload under clinical supervision, also supervising junior staff and students.
The role is based in the community and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team and families.
Applicants must be current Kent and Medway NHS staff, students or newly qualified nurses, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to prescribed care packages
Developing integrated care programmes in partnership with the client
Supervising and developing junior staff, including healthcare support workers and students
Working as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high-quality care
Undertaking a range of competent clinical interventions to support individual and group therapy outcomes
Managing a daily caseload of adults with a learning disability, including those with complex needs
Providing specialist nursing interventions to adults with a learning disability




Providing clinical support to help this client group access generic services
Qualifications
Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge through experience plus a diploma in nursing
Registration & licences
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience
Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment
Experience working in a learning disability or mental health setting
Skills & knowledge
Sound verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use IT systems and databases
Ability to work well under pressure and organise own work
Customer-focused approach to give patients, clients and families the best experience
Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice and evidence-based procedures
Tact and sensitivity, adapting style to provide reassurance when dealing with distressing, vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients
Checks & eligibility
Full UK driving licence, or full EU-issued licence (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
Other
Ability to travel independently
Nice to have
Awareness of developments within the NHS
What's offered
Flexible working arrangements considered
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