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Deputy Manager Intensive Support Service- Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RNLD / RMN to join the Intensive Support Service, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate. The Intensive Support Service is an innovative team, created in response to the Transforming Care agenda. We support people with learning disabilities and complex needs, within the community and inpatient settings.

The Multi-Disciplinary Team include Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants and assistant Psychologist.

The service is designed to support people whose mental health and/or behaviour support needs put them at risk of admission to hospital, or of placement breakdown. We work closely with Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the East and West. 

The post will offer excellent opportunities for development and support within the community crisis team and the inpatient unit. Opportunities for joint working with other disciplines and agencies would be an integral part to the role. The post-holder would need to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience:

If you require any further information or would like to discuss the role, please contact Selven Daniel on 01372 216 313

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·       To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental health needs, epilepsy, medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.

·       To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

·       To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.

·       To practice within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

·       To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.

·       To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers.

·       To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their families.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. 

We look forward to receiving your application!