Job summary
Are you looking for a new senior Learning Disability nurse opportunity?
We're seeking aLead Community Learning Disability Nurse to join our Learning Disabilities community team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
You will work as part of this multi-disciplinary team that offers a whole systems approach, which includes:
- Supporting the Team Manager, offering specialist Learning Disability Clinical Supervision, Consultation, joint working and support to the other specialist clinicians and the wider team. Deputising in their absence, ensuring that the complex needs of people with a learning disability are recognised and met appropriately.
- Contributing to the development of a service that is committed to providing high stands of clinical excellence to people who have a learning disability.
- Developing robust networks, ensuring there is excellent multi-agency working processes in place.
- Supporting partner agencies to develop their skills by offering Consultation around adaptions required for people with a learning disability whilst contributing to the development and organisation of team education and training programmes.
- Timely assessments and interventions appropriate to the needs of people and their families, carers, social care, the wider community services and other agencies working with this group across a variety of settings
- Care Coordinator responsibility for a case load of patients and the delivery of a range of interventions
Main duties of the job
You will report directly to the Team Manger and will be responsible for providing leadership and management to nursing and healthcare support staff within their designated area of work at Oxford Health Foundation Trust. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), they will contribute to care delivery, taking a lead on specific areas.
As a LeadCommunity Learning Disability Nurse, the role involves working as part of the MDT. and taking a lead role in nursing team. Providing Clinical Supervision for Band 6 Learning Disability Practitioners. Demonstrate though role modelling high standards of clinical care and the risk management of complex LD cases. To undertake and participate in Audit and Clinical Evaluation of the team working as per Trust guidelines.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a supportive learning culture to promote your personal and professional development at Oxford Health.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a supportive learning culture to promote your personal and professional development at Oxford Health.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessment, care planning and risk assessment and management in different settings with people with a learning disability and complex presentation.
- To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list.
- To effectively function as part of multi-disciplinary team, building and maintain effective working relationships whilst liaising with external agencies.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
- The ability to practice independently within the context of team practice.
- Have ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice in clinical areas of practice including Epilepsy; Dementia; Physical and Mental Health; Autism; Behaviours of Concern
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of working with people with a learning disability Show evidence of commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional and career development.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Relevant professional mental health qualification - Learning Disability Nurse
- Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development and the ability to practice independently within the context of team practice.
Desirable
- Experience in working with people who have a learning disability and complex needs.
- Experience of acting in a leadership role
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Compassionate, exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to give and take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team offering clinical leadership and support.
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative working within limits of delegated responsibility.
- Ability to work with a range of agencies, building positive relationship using influencing and negotiating skills
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings.
- Computer skills including Microsoft systems, electronic patient record systems, virtual consultations.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of assessment, care planning and risk assessment and management in different settings with people with a learning disability and complex presentation.
- To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list.
- To effectively function as part of multi-disciplinary team, building and maintain effective working relationships whilst liaising with external agencies.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
- The ability to practice independently within the context of team practice.
- Have ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice in clinical areas of practice including Epilepsy; Dementia; Physical and Mental Health; Autism; Behaviours of Concern
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of working with people with a learning disability Show evidence of commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional and career development.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Relevant professional mental health qualification - Learning Disability Nurse
- Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development and the ability to practice independently within the context of team practice.
Desirable
- Experience in working with people who have a learning disability and complex needs.
- Experience of acting in a leadership role
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Compassionate, exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to give and take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team offering clinical leadership and support.
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative working within limits of delegated responsibility.
- Ability to work with a range of agencies, building positive relationship using influencing and negotiating skills
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings.
- Computer skills including Microsoft systems, electronic patient record systems, virtual consultations.
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).
