Learning Disabilities Clinical Nurse Specialist

Learning Disabilities Clinical Nurse Specialist

Due to an expansion in the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen within Gateshead Health for a Learning Disabilities CNS to be a key senior member of the Learning Disabilities team.

The successful applicant will work alongside the established Learning Disability Team to develop, initiate, lead, and manage clinical assessments, formulations, interventions, staff training, and special projects aligned with the Trust's aims, service plan, and operational policies.

This post is open to any Learning Disabilities trained Nurse or any Adult or Children's training nurses with lived experience in learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the provision of education and training to clinical staff, demonstrating high professional nursing skills, competency, and knowledge of patients with learning disabilities.
• Improve the quality of care received by individuals with learning disabilities in the acute hospital setting.
• Lead and coordinate the development of pathways for patients with learning disabilities, utilizing evidence-based practices in line with national standards for patient safety and clinical practice, as well as local protocols.
• Manage the interface between mainstream hospital services, primary care, and community specialist disability services.
• Work autonomously and be accountable for planning and delivering all aspects of patient care related to learning disabilities, in accordance with the NMC code.

About us

Based in North East England, we provide hospital and community health services from facilities including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Care Centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, as one of the first foundation trusts, we have consistently achieved high standards of patient care.

Our workforce comprises around 4,800 staff, providing 444 hospital beds across Gateshead.

Our values, ICORE (Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement), are central to everything we do. We support diversity and inclusion through various staff networks, including GEM, D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women's, and emerging Armed Forces networks.

Staff wellbeing is a priority, supported by initiatives via our 'Balance' programme at designed to support a diverse workforce for a positive working environment.

Job responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice to nursing staff, the multidisciplinary team, patients, families, and partner organizations.
• Lead education and training for nursing and allied health professionals, including health promotion.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop patient pathways for those with learning disabilities.
• Coordinate care for patients with learning disabilities.

Person Specification Experience

• Leadership and management
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• CPD
• Degree
• Evidence of service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, the position is classified as Agenda for Change Band 7.