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    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level

Requirements

  • - Are you a learning disability or mental health nurse with an interest in working with adults with a learning disability in their own home?
  • - We are looking to appoint a nurse to a Band 5-6 development post to join IST in West Hertfordshire.
  • - We have a full time, 37.5 hours a week over a 7 day rota, permanent position.
  • - You will receive in-house training for Positive Behaviour Support and will support individuals and their carers to develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support plans.
  • - You will hold clinical caseload, and also joint case hold with the MDT.
  • - You will receive regular supervision with the opportunity to develop your knowledge & skills with CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • - Provide a community based assessment and treatment service for adults with learning disability living in Hertfordshire
  • - Work with service users in their own homes to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
  • - Work within the Specialist Learning Disability Service alongside the MDT
  • - Receive in-house training for Positive Behaviour Support and support individuals and their carers in developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans
  • - Hold a clinical caseload and joint case hold with the MDT
  • - Receive regular supervision and have the opportunity for CPD opportunities

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Staff Nurse - Development opportunity.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The position is for a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week over a 7-day rota.

Where does the Intensive Support Team (IST) operate?

IST operates in West Hertfordshire.

What is the main goal of the Intensive Support Team?

The main goal of IST is to provide a community-based assessment and treatment service for adults with learning disabilities who challenge services and have additional mental health needs, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

What kind of training will be provided to the successful candidate?

The successful candidate will receive in-house training for Positive Behaviour Support.

Will the nurse have a clinical caseload?

Yes, the nurse will hold a clinical caseload and will also joint case hold with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

What kind of team will the nurse be working alongside?

The nurse will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Arts Therapists.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and have opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Kate Senior, the Team Leader, at kate.senior1@nhs.net or by phone at 01923 837044.

Are previous applicants eligible to apply for this position?

No, previous applicants need not apply.

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Mission & Purpose

Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Hertfordshire and beyond. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals. Their purpose is to enhance the quality of life for their patients by delivering integrated and personalized health services, supporting recovery and promoting mental health within the community.

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