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Job Title


Senior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Health


Company : Torbayandsouthdevon


Location : Exeter, England


Created : 2025-05-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental HealthJoin to apply for theSenior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Healthrole atTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust . We are excited to advertise for a Registered Nurse in the Specialist Learning Disability Service, focusing on mental health and children with Learning Disabilities. The service comprises Learning Disability nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Practitioners. It offers assessment, intervention, consultation, liaison, and training services for children and adolescents with diagnosed Learning Disabilities and Autism. The service supports children and adolescents with moderate to profound Learning Disabilities, including complex behavioral, health, or sleep issues related to these diagnoses. ResponsibilitiesWork within the Specialist Learning Disability Service, providing support and supervision to clinicians across all pathways. Ensure a strengths-based approach to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for children with additional needs in the community. Contribute to risk assessment and care planning collaboratively with children, young people, and their carers. Provide assessment, advice, and specialist interventions to children, young people, and their families. Manage a caseload of children with complex needs, leading on mental health aspects for CYP with Learning Disabilities. Case management of children and young people with highly complex long-term conditions, utilizing evidence-based care. Why Work With UsChildren and Family Health Devon (CFHD) offers innovative, integrated community services. Join our professional teams for a collaborative, supportive work environment that fosters career development. Contact for Further Details / Informal VisitsName: Jenna Messenger Job Title: Specialist Learning Disability/Mental Health Lead Email: Jenna.Messenger@ Phone: 07866937290 Additional contacts: bev.leach@, 07866938004 Additional InformationSeniority Level: Mid-Senior level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Healthcare Provider Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare Referrals can double your chances of interview at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.#J-18808-Ljbffr