Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job responsibilities

As a practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own non-clinical activity.

To actively promote and ensure that all aspects of clinical care offered to people with learning disabilities are of a high clinical standard andevidence based in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and procedures.

To liaise with other members of the Learning Disability Team and other agencies, families and carers to support the development of Health Action Plans for people with learning disabilities incorporating specialist individual treatment plans and goals. To evaluate regularly and modify the aims and goals in consultation and agreement with the person with learning disabilities and carers.

To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that NMCRegulations are adhered to.

To facilities access to generic services where possible and to act as a link person for Primary CareHealth Services.

To carry out specific Nursing interventions for people with more complex needs in terms of health, mental health, epilepsy and challenging behaviour.

To regularly evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and change care programmes.

To develop and monitor written information for patients and their families and/or carers. The postholder will provide written or verbal information and reports to the multi-disciplinary/multi-agencyteam and other external agencies as required. To identify the need for referral to other professions and agencies as required.

To be aware of psychosocial issues, cultural and social differences and consider the implications ofthese when formulating a care programme.To ensure that professional practice promotes social inclusion and is person centred at all times and to attend planning meetings and case conferences, as required.

To develop risk management plans for clients on own caseload, and with more complex clientsunder the supervision of Senior Nurse.

To carry out intake assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with Qualification R.N.L.D.
• 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

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
• To work as part of the on-call team as required
• Values led approach
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Other

Essential

• Advanced CRB 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

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

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).