Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Intellectual disability nurse to our Primary care liaison Team.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic RNLD who is passionate about supporting reasonable adjustments for patients with intellectual disabilities in the community.
We welcome applicants who are interested in supporting people with intellectual disability to enable them to have their physical health needs met within a primary care setting.
We support practices to keep a learning disability register and promote the health needs of the population.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about enabling our patients to access generic health screening and break down barriers in order to achieve this.
If you feel that this is you then we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Work with individuals to facilitate their access to primary health care services and liaise with other health professionals within multi agency teams to advocate for service users.
work with local GP Practices to help identify patients who are eligible for an annual health check are flagged and are encouraged to have an annual health check .
deliver training around the Enhanced Service around health checks to primary care colleagues
work with the national screening programmes to support them to meet the needs of the local intellectual disability population around breaking down barriers to support access to screening.
the post holder will be committed to improving the life chances of people with intellectual disabilities.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder`s key role is to support adults with intellectual disabilities to access mainstream health services.
The post is within Newark & Sherwood locality within Nottinghamshire.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of enhanced training to primary care colleagues around the annual health check and reasonable adjustments for people with intellectual disabilities.
Ensure those aged 14+ who meet the eligibility are included on the annual health check register.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder`s key role is to support adults with intellectual disabilities to access mainstream health services.
The post is within Newark & Sherwood locality within Nottinghamshire.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of enhanced training to primary care colleagues around the annual health check and reasonable adjustments for people with intellectual disabilities.
Ensure those aged 14+ who meet the eligibility are included on the annual health check register.
Person Specification
Contractural responsibilities
Essential
- a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Teaching/Training experience
Desirable
- willingness to undertake new clinical practices education and training to enhance learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability in a health role
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Appropriate experience at band 5 (or equivalent) or higher
Desirable
- specialist and area specific experience
knowledge
Essential
- understanding of governemnt policies and legislation relating to people with intellectual disabilities and their health needs
- an understanding of MCA and safeguarding vulnerable people and the equality act
- knowledge of the nursing 6 C`s
Desirable
- an awareness of agencies supporting people with intellectual disabilities in the county of Nottinghamshire
Skills
Essential
- Effective Teaching and presentation skills
- Team Working
- good written and communication skills
- flexibility
- IT Skills
- effective personal time management and organisational skills
- ability to prioritise referrals in stressful situations
- ability to deal with conflict situations
Person Specification
Contractural responsibilities
Essential
- a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Teaching/Training experience
Desirable
- willingness to undertake new clinical practices education and training to enhance learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability in a health role
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Appropriate experience at band 5 (or equivalent) or higher
Desirable
- specialist and area specific experience
knowledge
Essential
- understanding of governemnt policies and legislation relating to people with intellectual disabilities and their health needs
- an understanding of MCA and safeguarding vulnerable people and the equality act
- knowledge of the nursing 6 C`s
Desirable
- an awareness of agencies supporting people with intellectual disabilities in the county of Nottinghamshire
Skills
Essential
- Effective Teaching and presentation skills
- Team Working
- good written and communication skills
- flexibility
- IT Skills
- effective personal time management and organisational skills
- ability to prioritise referrals in stressful situations
- ability to deal with conflict situations
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).
