Nurse Practitioner

• 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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Skill in producing high standard of written reports

Desirable

• Significant experience of direct clinical assessment and treatment sessions within the field of learning disabilities.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans