Job summary
- To manage a caseload of adults with learning disability referred into the service with unmet health needs using evidence based and person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate creative and dynamic nursing interventions.
- To screen and prioritise new referrals on behalf of the service.
- To plan and facilitate training to groups of adults with learning disability and carers on a range of health promotion topics including long-term medical conditions, healthy eating and their sexual health.
- Contribute to and support planning, development and roll out of specialist community learning disability nursing services and pathways for people with learning disability across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
Main duties of the job
To assess the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with learning disability allocated to caseload.
To build a comprehensive case history through conversation with the person, their carers, colleagues in primary care and use of available clinical systems.
To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes and nursing interventions to address the identified health and wellbeing needs of those individuals.
To screen new referrals in accordance with current standard operating procedure.
To facilitate and lead groups of adults with learning disability to learn about their health needs and develop confidence and skill to self-manage long-term conditions.
To raise awareness of good health and wellbeing through health promotion activities (Individuals and groups)
To monitor the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups and contribute to protecting those groups and individuals whose health and wellbeing is at risk.
To carry out Nursing Procedures appropriate to role.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The community team for adults with learning disabilities is comprised of health care professionals employed by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to work in an integrated way to support adults with learning disabilities to live full and meaningful lives, access health services and develop independence skills across the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. We provide specialist Audiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Community Learning Disability Nursing and Speech and Language Therapy Services.
The Community Learning Disability Nursing team provide;
- Health Facilitation (strategic and individual) in all areas of NHS provision.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention covering all aspects of physical health and wellbeing.
- Health promotion activities (both individual and groups).
- Health protection and surveillance
- Teaching and training for fellow healthcare professionals and social care support workers around the health needs of people with learning disability and how best to meet them
- Healthcare case coordination for people with very complex physical health presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of adults with learning disability referred into the service with unmet health needs using evidence based and person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate creative and dynamic nursing interventions.
- To screen and prioritise new referrals on behalf of the service.
- To plan and facilitate training to groups of adults with learning disability and carers on a range of health promotion topics including long-term medical conditions, healthy eating and their sexual health.
- Contribute to and support planning, development and roll out of specialist community learning disability nursing services and pathways for people with learning disability across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
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To assess the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with learning disability allocated to caseload.
To build a comprehensive case history through conversation with the person, their carers, colleagues in primary care and use of available clinical systems.
To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes and nursing interventions to address the identified health and wellbeing needs of those individuals.
To screen new referrals in accordance with current standard operating procedure.
To facilitate and lead groups of adults with learning disability to learn about their health needs and develop confidence and skill to self-manage long-term conditions.
To raise awareness of good health and wellbeing through health promotion activities (Individuals and groups)
To monitor the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups and contribute to protecting those groups and individuals whose health and wellbeing is at risk.
To carry out Nursing Procedures appropriate to role.
To recognise the significance of observations made and act autonomously making decisions in isolation when working with people in their own homes and the community, in potentially challenging and unpredictable situations.
To use clinical judgement around the circumstances in which adult and child safeguarding referrals are needed, and make those referrals in a timely way.
To co-ordinate the provision of clinical care, within a defined caseload
To advocate on behalf of people with learning disability
To participate in and contribute to various clinical meetings
To maintain up to date client records in accordance with service policy and NMC requirements.
To be legally and professionally accountable for own actions and act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To ensure that due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that principles of equal opportunities are practiced.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of adults with learning disability referred into the service with unmet health needs using evidence based and person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate creative and dynamic nursing interventions.
- To screen and prioritise new referrals on behalf of the service.
- To plan and facilitate training to groups of adults with learning disability and carers on a range of health promotion topics including long-term medical conditions, healthy eating and their sexual health.
- Contribute to and support planning, development and roll out of specialist community learning disability nursing services and pathways for people with learning disability across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
-
To assess the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with learning disability allocated to caseload.
To build a comprehensive case history through conversation with the person, their carers, colleagues in primary care and use of available clinical systems.
To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes and nursing interventions to address the identified health and wellbeing needs of those individuals.
To screen new referrals in accordance with current standard operating procedure.
To facilitate and lead groups of adults with learning disability to learn about their health needs and develop confidence and skill to self-manage long-term conditions.
To raise awareness of good health and wellbeing through health promotion activities (Individuals and groups)
To monitor the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups and contribute to protecting those groups and individuals whose health and wellbeing is at risk.
To carry out Nursing Procedures appropriate to role.
To recognise the significance of observations made and act autonomously making decisions in isolation when working with people in their own homes and the community, in potentially challenging and unpredictable situations.
To use clinical judgement around the circumstances in which adult and child safeguarding referrals are needed, and make those referrals in a timely way.
To co-ordinate the provision of clinical care, within a defined caseload
To advocate on behalf of people with learning disability
To participate in and contribute to various clinical meetings
To maintain up to date client records in accordance with service policy and NMC requirements.
To be legally and professionally accountable for own actions and act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To ensure that due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that principles of equal opportunities are practiced.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC registration Learning Disability Branch nurse and no outstanding fitness to practice investigations.
Expenrience
Essential
- Experience of utilising the complete Nursing Process in the Context of people with Learning Disabilities.
- Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities with behaviours that challenge, mental health problems, and/or profound and multiple disabilities and their associated complex physical health presentations.
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and others in primary care services.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of SE London health economy and provider services
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Degree level learning disability nurse.
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate and utilise interpersonal skills of mediation, negotiation, networking and persuasion.
- Demonstrable ability to work with families and their diverse needs
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additonal information
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of current legislative frameworks pertinent to the field of learning disability.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC registration Learning Disability Branch nurse and no outstanding fitness to practice investigations.
Expenrience
Essential
- Experience of utilising the complete Nursing Process in the Context of people with Learning Disabilities.
- Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities with behaviours that challenge, mental health problems, and/or profound and multiple disabilities and their associated complex physical health presentations.
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and others in primary care services.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of SE London health economy and provider services
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Degree level learning disability nurse.
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate and utilise interpersonal skills of mediation, negotiation, networking and persuasion.
- Demonstrable ability to work with families and their diverse needs
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additonal information
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of current legislative frameworks pertinent to the field of learning disability.
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).
