Job summary
I'm really excited to offer this opportunity to a forward thinking and proactive Registered Nurse for people with learning Disabilities (RNLD). We also warmly welcome applications from Registered Mental Health or Adult Nurses who are keen to work with people who have learning disabilities. This role is idea for a newly qualified RNLD (or an RN who wishes to move into the field of learning disabilities).
Our central focus is to have the Service User and their family at the core of what we do. We are deeply committed to delivering on an equality agenda that delivers in reducing the health inequalities experienced by this population group and improve health outcomes.
In 2021, the service was nationally recognised and received a 'highly commended' accolade from the National Pharmacy Awards. In 2022 we reached the finals at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards and later that year received the Trust's 'Outstanding Clinical Team of the year. We are rightly proud of what we have achieved so working in innovative ways is the standard we always aim for!
Main duties of the job
You will work as an integral member of the Team whilst having responsibility for a designated caseload (with support/steer from higher banded nurses). The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities, tackling inequalities in health, and improving access to identified services in the statutory and 3rd sectors.
You will deliver high quality nursing care that is sensitive too and meets the needs of a diverse population group and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider MDT discussion/process as required. You will also work jointly with peers from other clinical disciplines in meeting the holistic needs of people.
You will carry out domiciliary visits in people's homes, day opportunity centres, educational establishments and other venues when required. In addition, you will undertake joint and independent risk assessments for all cases on caseload (as/or required).
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (including RNLD, Registered Mental Health Nurses, RNA/ RGN)
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma (related to nursing/health)
- Live registration with the NMC
- A sound understanding of legislation and policy as it relates to people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Professional associations and special interest groups as they relate to people with learning disabilities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of/ability to demonstrate working in a multidisciplinary team (within and across organisations)
- Experience of working with people who have mental health difficulties and those detained under the Mental Health Act
- Sound knowledge and experience of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and mental capacity assessments and wider practice
- Experience of working with acute physical and mental health service providers
Desirable
- CPPD approved assessing/mentoring course
- Experience of clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of IT systems e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and other associated programmes
- Sound knowledge of/ understanding of MCA and LPS Safeguards and how that works in practice
- Good understanding of the mental health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilities
- Good understanding of the diverse physical health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilities
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act and how that works in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of cultural and ethnic diversity and how that impacts on case work
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation etc)
- Must have good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation etc)
- Clinical skills: Depot injections, health check work and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of MAKATON and other communication mediums
- Car driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (including RNLD, Registered Mental Health Nurses, RNA/ RGN)
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma (related to nursing/health)
- Live registration with the NMC
- A sound understanding of legislation and policy as it relates to people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Professional associations and special interest groups as they relate to people with learning disabilities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of/ability to demonstrate working in a multidisciplinary team (within and across organisations)
- Experience of working with people who have mental health difficulties and those detained under the Mental Health Act
- Sound knowledge and experience of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and mental capacity assessments and wider practice
- Experience of working with acute physical and mental health service providers
Desirable
- CPPD approved assessing/mentoring course
- Experience of clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of IT systems e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and other associated programmes
- Sound knowledge of/ understanding of MCA and LPS Safeguards and how that works in practice
- Good understanding of the mental health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilities
- Good understanding of the diverse physical health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilities
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act and how that works in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of cultural and ethnic diversity and how that impacts on case work
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation etc)
- Must have good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation etc)
- Clinical skills: Depot injections, health check work and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of MAKATON and other communication mediums
- Car driver
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).
