Job summary
As a member of staff within the Short Breaks Service you will be expected to work in partnership with all families, agencies and service providers to assess, implement and evaluate the health and social care needs of the client while offering a fun, safe and secure environment and ensuring that the person is at the centre of all you do.
To work within this highly engaging integrated service you will be required to be a dynamic, well motivated individual who possesses excellent communication skills, is willing to learn and develop in the role and has the skills and knowledge to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.
Main duties of the job
As a nurse you will participate in providing Short Breaks for clients with complex disabilities through a health care model. Working within the requirements of the policies and guidelines of the service, ensure that the clients are supported and assisted with all aspects of daily living, meeting their identified health needs and facilitating an individualised approach to leisure and activities. The post holder will be expected to work within the limits of their own competence, responsibility and accountability.
The role is to provide nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
About us
NHFT welcomes applications from people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy or maternity status.
NHFT is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring staff are treated fairly at work and ensuring all staff have the learning and development they need on equality in order to undertake their job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- To communicate effectively with individuals, carers, families, team and service members and other agencies including the summarising and communicating of complex information
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change
Desirable
- Approachable and accessible to colleagues and across the organisation
- Reflect upon own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Recognised Nursing Qualification - RNLD preferable
- Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with people at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working as an effective and responsible member of a team
- Knowledge of current isses and best practice in Learning Disability Nursing
Skills and Abilites
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with good personal organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a busy environment, prioritising and working to deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to take a proactive approach to process and service improvement
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including use of IT systems
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- To communicate effectively with individuals, carers, families, team and service members and other agencies including the summarising and communicating of complex information
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change
Desirable
- Approachable and accessible to colleagues and across the organisation
- Reflect upon own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Recognised Nursing Qualification - RNLD preferable
- Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with people at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working as an effective and responsible member of a team
- Knowledge of current isses and best practice in Learning Disability Nursing
Skills and Abilites
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with good personal organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a busy environment, prioritising and working to deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to take a proactive approach to process and service improvement
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including use of IT systems
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).
