Community Learning Disability Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for suitably skilled, committed and enthusiastic Registered Learning Disability Nurses to join a well estblished Learning Disability Service

As part of a fully integrated Health & Social Care Team, you will be committed to achieving high quality health and social care outcomes for people with learning disabilities in Salford. The team promotes the health, independence and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and their carers through an integrated approach to assessment and support, working in close partnership with professionals from other disciplines.

You will have a passionate and supportive team behind you. From your induction and throughout your time here, you’ll enjoy formal and informal supervision, support and development – from both managers and your colleagues.

You will have a genuine commitment to partnership working and be a strong team player working flexibly with a “can do” attitude.

You will have a varied caseload of work to reflect the diversity of the local community.

You will liaise closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure you achieve the best outcomes for the individual, their families and their carers

You will be adaptable in your approach and utilise effective communication skills & tools to promote person centred practice

You will work independently but under the direction and supervision of senior staff to complete high quality, holistic assessments across a range of community settings.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Turner Job title: Team Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07598 554564