Advanced Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Job Outcomes:As a result of the post-holder being effective in their role, The Trust would expect to see the following outcomes for the Trust, service users and the wider community:1. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.2. Service users receiving a high quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.3. Staff engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.4. Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others and role-modelled throughout the division for all managers5. The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users.Job Purpose:The post holder will be a key senior member of the Enhanced intensive support team, working alongside the established community learning disability team to develop, initiate, lead and manage clinical assessment, formulation and interventions, staff training and special projects consistent with the aims of the Trust, service plan and service operational policy.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:MANAGERIALProvide effective clinical guidance to the designated Enhanced intensive support team.Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate.Represent the Service Manager at meetings as required.Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the intensive support team to deliver the required service and agreed standards.Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy.Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy.Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust.Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team.Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination within their scope of responsibility.Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility.Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to.Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to.Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery of intensive support team in collaboration with the Community LD Services.Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions.Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required.Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary clinical and management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained.Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures.CLINICALProvide expert clinical advice and intensive interventions to people with a learning disability with the most complex challenging behaviour / autism and mental health issuesTo act as an autonomous senior practitioner and assume continued responsibility for a caseload and clinically led interventions to clients with complex health needs.Provide clinical specialist practice in relation to patients with complex needs.Undertake complex assessments formulations and risk management plans in conjunction with the patient, their families /carers and other professionalsTo develop PBS intervention plans and risk management plans ensuring the service user, family / carers are able to understand and implement the interventionsProvide training to a wide range of people internal and external (health, social services, voluntary/private sector staff, clients and carers) relating to the individualised care and risk management plans for service users with complex needsTo provide assessments and reports to a range of health and social care professionalsTo undertake care coordination responsibilities for service users within the CPA framework, ensuring coordination and implementation of risk management plansTo take the lead role in coordinating and chairing reviews / case conferences for individuals with a learning disability and complex care needsWork in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team including joint work with commissioning colleagues in line with national Transforming Care strategyParticipate and promote positive intra-agency working.To be involved in the reviewing of placements advising social care colleagues of individualised needs of service users with the most complex needsTo support the management and analysis of the learning disabilities dynamic support database, with active involvement and management of those individuals whom are amber and redTo provide an advisory function to staff in inpatient areas in relation to service users with the most complex behaviour when necessaryTo support the coordination of timely and appropriate discharge of complex individuals who have required an inpatient admissionTo take a lead role in responding to crisis situations for people with a learning disability and complex needs on the dynamic support database including managing risk and prioritising need. This will include appropriate deployment of staff as requiredEDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTEnsure all junior staff on the intensive support team have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy.Provide clinical supervision to junior members of the enhanced intensive support teamLead and support the implementation of evidence based practice in line with current research.Facilitate preceptorship and mentorship processes for all staff including those in training.Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.Promote a positive learning environment by contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and learners within the organisationTo provide a consultancy function to external organisations to embed an ethos of positive behavioural supportTo establish, design and deliver individualised training programmes for service users, family members, carers and other professionals in relation to challenging behaviour, PBS, risk management and reasonable adjustmentsProvide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification i.e. masters or equivalent level of training through experience
• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained) e.g. RMN, RNLD, OT, SW
• Assessor/mentorship Training

Desirable

• Evidence of post basic education to in Positive Behavioural Support degree level or evidence of performance to equivalent level

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with clients with learning disabilities/mental health issues
• Direct experience of working with people with a learning disability and complex needs, especially those who display complex behaviours
• Management and supervision of staff
• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Managing complaints/ compliments
• Effective change management
• Positive leadership of a team
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Assisting with effective budgetary management
• Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
• Direct experience of teaching, training and providing consultancy to people with a learning disability, carers, other professionals
• Child safeguarding
• Mental Health Act legislation
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
• Audit and research methods
• Clinical/managerial supervision
• Vulnerable adults guidelines
• Specialised knowledge and expertise in supporting people with a learning disability with challenging behaviours
• Understanding of relevant legislation associated with in the clinical speciality learning disabilities (MCA, MHA)
• PBS

Desirable

• Alternative modes of communication
• Knowledge/experience of working within a person centred framework
• Risk management training
• Aware of national/local policy relevant to learning disabilities

Skills

Essential

• Effective leadership qualities and management styles
• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Ability to formulate relevant reports
• Delegation and coordination
• Resource and budget management
• Clinical and management supervision
• Ability to work to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Mentorship skills and record keeping
• Flexible approach/creative thinking
• Proven track record of working with individuals who pose challenges to services

Desirable

• Project Management
• Formulation of Reports
• Presentation Skills

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).