NHS
Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
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- Under the guidance of the team's Clinical Lead, the appointee is responsible for managing a defined caseload of children with behavioural difficulties associated with their learning disability diagnosis, using evidence-based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions adhering to Nursing models and framework, whilst also working as part of a wider MDT of Occupational Therapists and Nurse Practitioners
- To be an active member of the Children's Learning Disability Service. To provide a person-centred Nursing Service for Children with Learning Disabilities, based on the direction given through Trust values and identified local need.
- To use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To regularly supervise Nursing students on practice placement.
- To provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management for qualified and non-qualified staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within the team.
- To work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.
- In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
- Relevant Qualification (Nursing, OT)
- Relevant registration with professional body
- Significant practical skills/experience in the field of learning disabilities and behaviour management
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues and the principles of working with people with LD
- Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. e.g. Mental Health Act, Children Act, Human Rights Act, Every Child Matters,
- Learning Disability assessment skills, including observation, assessment of behaviours which challenge, and experience with understanding the function to such behaviours.
- Knowledge of specialist intervention/treatment, i.e. ABA / sensory integration
- Application and understanding of child development theories, attachment theories and practice and growth of the child in the family
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Skill in producing high standard of written reports
- Significant experience of direct clinical assessment and treatment sessions within the field of learning disabilities.
- Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across trust sites
- Relevant Qualification (Nursing, OT)
- Relevant registration with professional body
- Significant practical skills/experience in the field of learning disabilities and behaviour management
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues and the principles of working with people with LD
- Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. e.g. Mental Health Act, Children Act, Human Rights Act, Every Child Matters,
- Learning Disability assessment skills, including observation, assessment of behaviours which challenge, and experience with understanding the function to such behaviours.
- Knowledge of specialist intervention/treatment, i.e. ABA / sensory integration
- Application and understanding of child development theories, attachment theories and practice and growth of the child in the family
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Skill in producing high standard of written reports
- Significant experience of direct clinical assessment and treatment sessions within the field of learning disabilities.
- Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across trust sites
Job summary
The Children's Learning Disability Service provides support to children and young people between the ages of 5-18 years who have a learning disability (falling within the moderate to severe range) and who display behaviours which challenge their support network or which impact on their quality of life.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse to join our established team of Nursing and Occupational Therapists in delivering this service across Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
The successful candidate will confidently deliver short term assessments and interventions, with the aim of supporting children and their families to thrive within their communities.
A range of evidence based assessments and interventions will be offered based on need, but will include behaviour, sensory and sleep assessments, as well as the delivery of relationships and sexual health interventions and emotional well-being work.
Main duties of the job
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Date posted
25 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
364-A-8731
Job locations
Holmer Court
Headgate
Colchester
CO3 3BT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to the day-to-day requirements and responsibilities of this role, please read the attached Person Specification and Job Description documents.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the post further, please do not hesitate to make contact with Sarah Snow or Bethany Wilford on 01206 334026 or at epunft.clds@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to the day-to-day requirements and responsibilities of this role, please read the attached Person Specification and Job Description documents.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the post further, please do not hesitate to make contact with Sarah Snow or Bethany Wilford on 01206 334026 or at epunft.clds@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Holmer Court
Headgate
Colchester
CO3 3BT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Holmer Court
Headgate
Colchester
CO3 3BT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.