Learning Disability Link Nurse Therapist B6

Role Summary Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse – Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Learning Disability Team – LD Link Nurse. Provides specialist learning disability support across eight Tier 3 community CAMHS teams within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Location & Working Pattern Permanent, Full time Base: Templeton Business Centre Shift: Monday‑Friday 9:00‑17:00 Key Responsibilities Clinical and Care Coordination Act as named nurse for a complex mental‑health caseload, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Complete holistic assessments, including risk assessment, and plan, implement and evaluate specialist care programmes. Deliver nursing care in the least restrictive and most therapeutic manner. Patient Well‑being and Safety Identify and respond to mental, physical and health‑promotion needs, supporting overall wellbeing and relapse prevention.

Recognise and address issues related to vulnerability, protection, domestic abuse, gender and self‑harm. Build therapeutic relationships that respect equality, dignity, cultural and spiritual needs, using interpreter or partner services when required. Clinical Interventions and Treatment Provide evidence‑based psychological therapies within competency limits.

Administer and monitor medication and treatments, including managing side effects. Work in partnership with patients and carers to deliver person‑centred, values‑based care. Professional Standards and Governance Ensure all practice complies with the NMC Code and relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, AWI, ASP, CYPA).

Contribute to strong clinical governance, including audit, evidence‑based practice, learning culture and risk‑reduction strategies. Maintain high standards of record keeping. Supervision, Leadership and Development Participate in regular supervision, appraisal and professional development planning.

Provide caseload supervision, clinical supervision and reflective practice facilitation for others. Support and assess learners and students, contributing to a high‑quality learning environment. Monitor and support the performance and development of junior staff and healthcare support workers.

Provide nurse leadership and undertake management duties when required. Partnership Working and Service Contribution Work with statutory and non‑statutory agencies across hospital and community settings to support coordinated care. Contribute to service development, operational guidance and quality improvement within the CMHT.

Participate in working groups and multidisciplinary projects to promote best practice and service redesign. Essential Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Registered Mental Health Nurse or RNLD (Level 1 NMC registration) Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent Completion of an evidence‑based psychological therapies/psychological approaches programme Specialist knowledge of mental health nursing, including physical healthcare Specialist knowledge of risk assessment and factors affecting mental health, illness, wellness and recovery Evidence of active and ongoing CPD Evidence of providing clinical supervision/reflective practice as a supervisor Specialist knowledge of rights, values‑based practice and legislative frameworks Evidence of digital literacy, including use of information systems, email and basic applications Experience of working in a community environment Demonstrated application of specialist skills and behaviours, including: Organisation and applied leadership Self‑direction and motivation Enhanced written and verbal communication (negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution) Decision‑making Ability to work flexibly, prioritise, delegate appropriately and work without direct supervision Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships and work effectively within a wider team Working knowledge and evidence of applying the NMC Code Ability to undertake multiple clinical contacts in home or near‑home settings, including driving Benefits Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses Enhanced pay for working public holidays NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Equal Opportunities NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Work‑Life Balance NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr