Senior Nurse Practitioner - Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

To carry a clinical caseload and operate as Care Co-ordinator with individuals who present either with challenging behaviour, mental health problems and/or complex physical health needs

To accept referrals of individuals and their carers as allocated through the initial intake process by the Team Manager.

To undertake a through assessment of new referrals as identified in the intake procedures of the Directorate.

Following assessment to derive a formulation and plan of intervention, negotiating this with the client(s) and colleagues and carers where appropriate, and communicating this to the referrer and other relevant professionals.

To provide a range of appropriate evidence-based interventions based on the assessed need of the referral and result in an effective care programme that can be utilised across the service both in community, acute and residential settings.

To evaluate the outcome of these interventions and ensure that they inform future practice.

To develop complex service specifications and care packages in conjunction with Local Authority/Health Authority Care Managers.

To ensure that any clinical interventions are effectively dovetailed with appropriate social support arrangements.

To undertake on occasions urgent or emergency assessments, including riskassessments.

To participate in the on-call arrangements of the Directorate as required.

To organise own workload and work schedules.

To carry out other clinical duties as may be agreed with the Team Manager.

To monitor all clinical interventions.

To adhere to Risk Management Procedures as outlined by the trust. procedures and philosophy of care for the clinical area.

Developing Effective Clinical Services:

To provide a specialist clinical advice to colleagues.

To utilise and encourage an eclectic approach to the management of people with complex needs.

To participate in Personal Development Planning Reviews and in service training

To keep up to date with current information and changes in topics relevant to the service.

To be an advisor on clinical support to other health and social care professionals and assist in the identification of staff training needs.

To facilitate the education of clients, relatives and other agencies concerned with provision of learning disability services in the community, through involvement in the Multi-Agency joint Training and Development arrangements

To be involved in the development of training/information resources for staff in the area of Learning Disabilities and mental health difficulties.

Communication/Liaison:

To organise and chair regular staff meetings and other forums as appropriate.

To maintain systematic clinical and professional records as required by the service.

To provide statistical information as required by the Trust

To ensure effective communication between health, social services and voluntary sector, agency staff, co-ordination of other services as appropriate

To participate in relevant clinical, staff and professional meetings, as advised by the Team Manager.

To ensure inter-professional communications by regular liaison, case conferences, clinical reviews as required.

To consult and negotiate with other relevant people, including clients, carers and relatives on the development of clinical interventions.

Professional:

To observe and maintain agreed Trust policies and procedures.

To be aware of the responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Policy and to ensure that other staff similarly comply.

To be fully aware of and to assist medical staff in observing and complying with the legal requirements of the Mental Health act 1983 and Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995.

To inform the Service Manager and/or Team Manager of other matters that might affect policy decision.

To control drugs and equipment in the community according to district policy.

To institute and carry out research projects.

To ensure a high level of ethical conduct in the Learning Disabilities Service.

To undertake any duties as may be delegated by the Team Manager.

To act as supervisor, assessor and mentor to students, nurses and junior staff.

To act as N.V.Q. Assessor where appropriate.

To attend professional meetings when necessary e.g., nurse meetings.

To participate in relevant focus groups.

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with RNLD qualification
• Evidence of clinical experience in either challenging behaviour or mental health
• Evidence of working in a range of service environments
• Eclectic range of clinical competency

Desirable

• Working with Offenders
• Working in mental health services

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of Person-Centred Planning
• Experience of Care Programme Approach
• Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Good understanding of / clinical experience providing PBS interventions
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Knowledge of supported living arrangements
• Experience of staff training and development

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with others as part of Multi-disciplinary team
• Values led approach
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Advanced DBS clearance
• Flexible approach to hours/duties
• Must have the ability to travel within the area of work
• Ability to work in an unpredictable environment which may include people with challenging behaviour

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).