Description
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join the team at Elm Ward, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire. Elm Ward is an 8-bedded specialist Learning Disability inpatient service providing assessment, treatment, and support for adults with learning disabilities and associated mental health, behavioural, and complex care needs.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support service users through assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, promoting positive outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the Named Nurse for an identified group of service users
- Delivering person-centred nursing interventions that promote wellbeing, independence, positive risk-taking, and recovery
- Supporting service users with complex physical, mental health, behavioural, and emotional needs
- Ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (where applicable), and Trust policies
- Contributing to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and least restrictive practice
- Working collaboratively with families, carers, advocates, and community services to support positive outcomes and discharge planning
Requirements:
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration
- Knowledgeable and experienced in caring for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Skilled in assessment, care planning, risk management, and person-centred interventions
- Passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities
- Excellent communicator who can establish effective therapeutic relationships
- Organised, adaptable, and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)