Senior Staff Nurse

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Nurse (RMN or RNLD) to join Client’s independent hospital which provides assessment and intervention for men and women who have a learning disability and complex needs including people who have mental health problems and behaviours that challenge services. The centre is comprised of two services. One offers more intensive support for up to 12 people and the other prepares up to 12 service users who are moving towards residential or supported living provision.

An opportunity for an innovative and dedicated individual to be part of an organisation where nursing and nurse development is valued and working in partnership with people who use their services and their families is paramount.

As a Senior Staff Nurse you will be a key player in the multidisciplinary team with an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people with brain injury, their families and carers.

You will be responsible for and lead on the following:

•Medication Management
•Staff Development
•Clinical Supervision, Appraisal and Performance Management
•Managing Positive Behaviour and Culture within the service
•Coordinate for individual service users through MDT and CPA processes
•Contribute to the admissions and discharge planning processes
•External and internal communications

You should be RNLD, RMN or RNMH qualified and have a full understanding of The Modernising Learning Disability Nurse Agenda.

The Senior Staff Nurse is subject to receiving successful references and DBS check.

A full job description is available on request.