Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, or Registered Children's Nurse to join the Trust's Learning Disability & Autism Team as the Senior Learning Disability & Autism Nurse.
Applications are invited from Registered Learning Disabilities Nurses and Registered Childrens Nurses with substantial experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people at Band 6 or above in a healthcare environment.
The post holder will be working as the Senior Learning Disability & Autism Nurse for a dynamic team, supporting the Lead Practitioner/Nurse by taking a lead on service improvement for the Learning Disability & Autism service across BHRUT's two hospital sites.
We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. The post holder will be responsible for improving the quality of care received by individuals with a learning disability and autistic people within the acute hospital setting by ensuring both local and national best practice is integrated within the Trust. They will act as a role model and clinical expert within the specialty of learning disability nursing across all areas of the Trust, supporting clinical staff in the management of care planning for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Main duties of the job
- Reducing health inequalities by supporting the Trust's delivery of the Learning Disability and Autism strategy
- Supporting the management of the Learning Disability & Autism Team's clinical caseload, working on complex cases in liaison with the patient, their family/carers and the hospital Multidisciplinary Team
- Developing your own leadership skills by coaching junior Learning Disability Nurses through the BHRUT Learning Disability Nursing Career Map
- Close liaison with the Community Learning Disability Services within the tri-borough catchment area
- Leading on the implementation and delivery of the Trust's Transition from Children to Adult Health services strategy relating to learning disability and autism
- Clinical supervision from a registered learning disability nurse
- Peer supervision from a well-established and experienced Safeguarding Team
- Leadership experience within The Safeguarding Team of an acute hospital trust serving a diverse demographic in North East London
- Working within the Trust's Corporate Nursing Division and exposure to strategic governance meetings with the opportunity to shadow the senior nursing team at strategic meetings
- Outer London High Cost Area Supplement
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An informal discussion is actively encouraged by contacting Daniela Capasso, Assistant Director, Safeguarding on 0208 9705719.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Stefan Heins, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext 5933. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An informal discussion is actively encouraged by contacting Daniela Capasso, Assistant Director, Safeguarding on 0208 9705719.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Stefan Heins, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext 5933. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse or Registered Children's Nurse
Desirable
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience of working with adults, children and young people with learning disabilities and autistic people at band 6 or equivalent level
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment at Band 6 level or above
- Experience of report writing
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and provide education and training to multi-disciplinary staff
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse or Registered Children's Nurse
Desirable
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience of working with adults, children and young people with learning disabilities and autistic people at band 6 or equivalent level
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment at Band 6 level or above
- Experience of report writing
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and provide education and training to multi-disciplinary staff
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).
