Job summary
The post holder will support residential care home staff to positively manage and meet the health needs of individuals with a Learning Disability within the Croydon Area.
The post holder will work collaboratively to ensure people living in care homes have access to enhanced primary care and to specialist services and maintain their independence as far as possible by reducing, delaying or preventing the need for additional health and social care services
Main duties of the job
To identify and address health inequalities and ensure that long-term health conditions are identified and addressed To assess, advise and contribute to meeting the health needs of people with complex physical health Introduce a Training Analysis of residential care home staff to identify areas of further development and educative support. Promote and support up-take of Annual Health Checks with GP Practices/PCN networks Review quality of Health Action Plans/Health Care Passports - Advise/support/facilitate identified health needs
Support training and education
Liaise with GP services to formulate and implement Urgent Care Planning in line with current guidance. Advocate for residents.
To work with people who engage in behaviors that challenge (e.g. physical aggression to others, self-injurious behaviors etc.)
Support staff with MCA/BI decision making with GP services/involved health professionals and families.
Support care homes hospital admission and complex discharge planning.
Ensure that care home staff feel supported and included as part of the MDT and integrated professional network
Provide regular reports for LeDeR via the LAC and steering group.
To contribute to multi-disciplinary planning and meetings
Interviews: tbc
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
Essential
- RNLD or Degree in Registered Nurse Learning Disability
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training experience up to MA level in a relevant field
- Evidence of further associated qualifications/CPD in Learning Disability Practice.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Knowledge of current research and legislation in the field of Learning Disability Nursing and ability to translate evidence into practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan Ageing Well Project
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post-registration experience of learning disability nursing
- Experience of nursing in the community/a Community Learning Disability Team
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities with complex physical health needs.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, national policy and good practice guidance relating to people with learning disabilities. In particular, evidence based practice, clinical audit and the current access to healthcare agenda.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability in an acute/hospital setting.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who engage in behaviours that challenge.
- Experience of assessing people with suspected dementia.
- Experience of assessing people with suspected autism.
- Experience of CHC framework and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively across organisations and disciplines at different levels
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application to community nursing and EHCH role
- Takes responsibility for own Professional CPD
- High levels of initiative, innovation, self-motivation, and flexibility
- Able to travel across a range of community settings with equipment and mobile devices
OTHER FACTORS/ SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car Driver or ability to be mobile around the Service area using eg public transport as necessary
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
Essential
- RNLD or Degree in Registered Nurse Learning Disability
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training experience up to MA level in a relevant field
- Evidence of further associated qualifications/CPD in Learning Disability Practice.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Knowledge of current research and legislation in the field of Learning Disability Nursing and ability to translate evidence into practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan Ageing Well Project
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post-registration experience of learning disability nursing
- Experience of nursing in the community/a Community Learning Disability Team
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities with complex physical health needs.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, national policy and good practice guidance relating to people with learning disabilities. In particular, evidence based practice, clinical audit and the current access to healthcare agenda.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability in an acute/hospital setting.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who engage in behaviours that challenge.
- Experience of assessing people with suspected dementia.
- Experience of assessing people with suspected autism.
- Experience of CHC framework and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively across organisations and disciplines at different levels
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application to community nursing and EHCH role
- Takes responsibility for own Professional CPD
- High levels of initiative, innovation, self-motivation, and flexibility
- Able to travel across a range of community settings with equipment and mobile devices
OTHER FACTORS/ SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car Driver or ability to be mobile around the Service area using eg public transport as necessary
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
