Job summary
Taunton Vale Healthcare is dedicated to providing
exceptional care for their patients including those with learning disabilities
and complex physical health needs. We support 18 specialist homes for
individuals with learning disabilities, offering compassionate, patient-centred
care.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic clinician (Advanced Nurse
Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner) who has a passion for working
with patients with learning disabilities. This role involves leading and
responding to the daily healthcare needs of residents across our specialist
homes, patients within the community and those in Supported Living. You will be
pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored care that promotes
well-being and independence.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the clinical lead for patients with Learning Disabilities within the community, within supported Living and across the 18 specialist learning disability homes, overseeing and coordinating care delivery.
- Respond to the daily healthcare needs of residents, ensuring timely and effective management of their medical conditions.
- Ensure annual Health Checks are completed in conjunction with junior staff members.
- Provide clinical expertise in managing patients with learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
- Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and review treatment strategies for residents in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Learning Disability Liaison Team and the Community Learning Disability team.
- Act as an independent prescriber, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
- Engage with families, carers, and other professionals to provide holistic and compassionate care.
- Stay updated on best practices and contribute to service development to enhance care quality.
About us
Our GP practice is a well-established, patient-centred healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services to our diverse community. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a range of services. Our team of skilled professionals includes General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to ensure patients receive compassionate, timely, and comprehensive care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic clinician (Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner) who has a passion for working with patients with learning disabilities. This role involves leading and responding to the daily healthcare needs of residents across our specialist homes, patients within the community and those in Supported Living. You will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored care that promotes well-being and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the clinical lead for patients with Learning Disabilities within the community, within supported Living and across the 18 specialist learning disability homes, overseeing and coordinating care delivery.
- Respond to the daily healthcare needs of residents, ensuring timely and effective management of their medical conditions.
- Ensure annual Health Checks are completed in conjunction with junior staff members.
- Provide clinical expertise in managing patients with learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
- Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and review treatment strategies for residents in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Learning Disability Liaison Team and the Community Learning Disability team.
- Act as an independent prescriber, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
- Engage with families, carers, and other professionals to provide holistic and compassionate care.
- Stay updated on best practices and contribute to service development to enhance care quality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic clinician (Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner) who has a passion for working with patients with learning disabilities. This role involves leading and responding to the daily healthcare needs of residents across our specialist homes, patients within the community and those in Supported Living. You will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored care that promotes well-being and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the clinical lead for patients with Learning Disabilities within the community, within supported Living and across the 18 specialist learning disability homes, overseeing and coordinating care delivery.
- Respond to the daily healthcare needs of residents, ensuring timely and effective management of their medical conditions.
- Ensure annual Health Checks are completed in conjunction with junior staff members.
- Provide clinical expertise in managing patients with learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
- Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and review treatment strategies for residents in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Learning Disability Liaison Team and the Community Learning Disability team.
- Act as an independent prescriber, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
- Engage with families, carers, and other professionals to provide holistic and compassionate care.
- Stay updated on best practices and contribute to service development to enhance care quality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Care Practitioner with relevant professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, or HCPC).
Desirable
- Experience or interest in contributing to service development and improvement initiatives.
- Flexibility to combine the learning disability care home role with other primary care responsibilities.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in caring for patients with learning and physical disabilities.
- Independent prescribing qualification and experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Care Practitioner with relevant professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, or HCPC).
Desirable
- Experience or interest in contributing to service development and improvement initiatives.
- Flexibility to combine the learning disability care home role with other primary care responsibilities.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in caring for patients with learning and physical disabilities.
- Independent prescribing qualification and experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
