Job summary
The Acute Liaison Nurse will act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients with a learning disability, their families and carers across the Trust.The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, utilising research, and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice and work in partnership with the MDT to enhance professional standards of care across the speciality.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will plan and deliver care in accordance with the Trust's committment to deliver high quality care .
- The post holder will work in collaboration with mainstream hospital services to enable open and easy access to healthcare services for people with learning disabilities.
- The post holder will work alongside health professionals and senior hospital staff to achieve a positive experience and clinically appropriate outcomes, for patients with a learning disability.
- The post holder will initiate and support person centred approaches to the delivery of care within healthcare services.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a key player in the implementation of the hospitals action plan for people with a learning disability, including attendance at the hospital Learning Disability Steering Group
- The post holder will advocate on behalf of individuals with a learning disability unable to access mainstream health services.
- The post holder will act as a resource for the acute hospital regarding the complex health needs of people with a learning disability.
- The post holder will support the acute patient area, where necessary, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans for patients who have a learning disability and highly complex needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a key player in the implementation of the hospitals action plan for people with a learning disability, including attendance at the hospital Learning Disability Steering Group
- The post holder will advocate on behalf of individuals with a learning disability unable to access mainstream health services.
- The post holder will act as a resource for the acute hospital regarding the complex health needs of people with a learning disability.
- The post holder will support the acute patient area, where necessary, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans for patients who have a learning disability and highly complex needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability Nurse - with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practice
- Degree in Nursing, leadership or management or relevant subject or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Evidence of post qualification study and updates.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Knowledge of the mental capacity acts and DoLs compliance
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience caring for learning disability patients
- Demonstrable experience of multiagency working
Desirable
- Previous experience as an acute liason nurse
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitive information
- Can engage with and lead a team, and work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Skills
Essential
- Resilience, coping with adversity and ambiguity
- Utilise all forms of communication including verbal, written, electronic, e-mail,
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Has effective strategies for dealing and managing own limitations
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability Nurse - with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practice
- Degree in Nursing, leadership or management or relevant subject or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Evidence of post qualification study and updates.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Knowledge of the mental capacity acts and DoLs compliance
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience caring for learning disability patients
- Demonstrable experience of multiagency working
Desirable
- Previous experience as an acute liason nurse
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitive information
- Can engage with and lead a team, and work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Skills
Essential
- Resilience, coping with adversity and ambiguity
- Utilise all forms of communication including verbal, written, electronic, e-mail,
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Has effective strategies for dealing and managing own limitations
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
