Community Learning Disability Nurse

Key Responsibilities The post holder will work closely within the Mindworks alliance during office hours, responding to emergency referrals of young people presenting in crisis: The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking clinical assessment of children and young people who may have a complex co-morbid learning disabilities with associated mental health needs working alongside medical, nursing and other professional colleagues to ensure that the most effective care and treatment is provided resulting in safe care to meet identified risk and need formulation. Work closely with other Mindworks Services, Social care, On Call Managers, Paediatric Liaison Nurses, Schools etc,to offer support and guidance. To work within a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs. To manage own caseload from referral to discharge/transfer, holding medium to high level of formulated need and risk young people. Ensure that Goal Based Outcomes are implemented and audited. Contribute to relevant research and ensure that interventions on the pathway are evidence based.

Other duties

To actively formulate a robust My Safety Plan and/or Crisis and Contingency Plan with young people and their families inclusive of risk formulation, management and positive risk taking. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols relevant to sphere of responsibility. Ensure accurate, relevant and timely record keeping is completed as per professional guidelines and trust policy on system 1 Ensure young people and their families are offered carers assessments Attend any relevant professionals meetings to support young people within our service. Ensure safe guarding referrals are completed in a timely manner and relevant documentation completed as per local policy To ensure Key Performance Indicators are completed and updated should needs change. Access supervision and participate fully to discuss young people you are working alongside and any support you may need, safe guarding concerns, training etc.