Learning Disability / Children's / School / Mental Health Nurse

Location Milton Keynes
Job type Permanent
Salary £30,728 - 37,419 per year
Consultant Ryan Mann
Call 07485 387 525
Reference 220335

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Learning Disability / Children's / School / Mental Health Nurse to work in Milton Keynes on a full-time basis.

The salary for this permanent Nursing job is £30,728 - £36,419 per annum.

Benefits:

  • Tailored opportunities for progression, training, and development.
  • Engagement in charity initiatives through Match-IT and Payroll Giving programs.
  • Incentives for referring friends to the company.
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Life assurance coverage through the G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Access to a subsidised healthcare plan.
  • Confidential counselling services available for all employees.
  • 24/7 specialised support for health and medical needs.
  • Discounts on a wide range of high street shops, brands, and travel suppliers.
  • Complimentary meals provided on-site.
  • Free on-site parking.

Main Duties:

  • Manage a personal caseload of patients diagnosed with Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including conducting comprehensive initial assessments, developing and implementing appropriate care plans, and ensuring timely follow-up procedures.
  • Participate actively in processes and protocols aimed at supporting patients at risk of self-harm or suicide, following establishment policy and adhering to NICE Guidance.
  • Engage in regular supervision sessions with your line manager on a monthly basis, and participate in annual Employee Development Reviews (EDRs) to evaluate targets, track progression, and establish learning objectives.
  • Utilise strong communication and interpersonal skills, combined with patience and resilience, to provide effective support to patients.
  • Deliver training and advice to staff on best practices for caring for patients with Learning Disabilities, increasing awareness and understanding within the team.
  • Contribute to awareness initiatives by assisting with the planning and delivery of awareness days and workshops organised by the Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT), and collaborate with colleagues to further develop these initiatives.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly Integrated Mental Health Team Referrals meetings, ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach when discussing patients at risk.

Requirements of the Learning Disability / Children's / School / Mental Health Nurse:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Minimum of 5 years of residency in the UK
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and enhancement of clinical practice
  • Previous experience working within a secure environment
  • Possession of a degree-level qualification or higher
  • Involvement in innovation or implementing change within a healthcare setting
  • Qualification as a Nurse Prescriber
  • Experience in delivering services that provide value for money
  • Valid driving licence

Contact:

This job is advertised by Ryan Mann; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.