Job summary
There is an opportunity for a band 5 nurse currently working in the Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team, South West to move bases and work as a Band 5 Acute Liaison Nurse at Torbay Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability Liaison Nurse role exists to ensure that the needs of the person with a Learning Disability are met when they are referred to the service. This involves communicating with and working in partnership with a range of clinicians and services working to change systems and educating where appropriate. It also involves close communication and involvement with family, carers and others during the period of care.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with primary and secondary care to develop an action plan which aims to deliver appropriate improvements in service delivery and health outcomes for people with a learning disability
To work with identified individuals within primary and secondary care to achieve the goals set out in the action plan
Promote services in line with current local and national policy and guidance for people with Learning Disabilities, which promotes the rights and inclusion of this client group
Undertake all aspects of practice as an autonomous practitioner and report to Line Manager accordingly, including professional and legal accountability for own work within an agreed policy framework
To assist primary and secondary care to ensure a smooth transition between pre admission, admission and discharge arrangements
To act as a point of contact for family, carers and other professionals during the service users care pathway
The post holder will participate in annual performance reviews of the activities of the relevant service, in which appropriate targets will be defined.
To assist primary and secondary care to improve the quality of care received by individuals with a learning disability.
Facilitate open and easy access to hospital services for people with learning disabilities in the primary and secondary care setting.
Develop effective and collaborative working with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, including identifying and meeting the training needs and providing specialist and nursing advice.
Work to incorporate Valuing People and the principles embedded within the overarching structures as set within the general hospital strategy for people with learning disabilities, clinical governance framework and Disability Equality Schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with primary and secondary care to develop an action plan which aims to deliver appropriate improvements in service delivery and health outcomes for people with a learning disability
To work with identified individuals within primary and secondary care to achieve the goals set out in the action plan
Promote services in line with current local and national policy and guidance for people with Learning Disabilities, which promotes the rights and inclusion of this client group
Undertake all aspects of practice as an autonomous practitioner and report to Line Manager accordingly, including professional and legal accountability for own work within an agreed policy framework
To assist primary and secondary care to ensure a smooth transition between pre admission, admission and discharge arrangements
To act as a point of contact for family, carers and other professionals during the service users care pathway
The post holder will participate in annual performance reviews of the activities of the relevant service, in which appropriate targets will be defined.
To assist primary and secondary care to improve the quality of care received by individuals with a learning disability.
Facilitate open and easy access to hospital services for people with learning disabilities in the primary and secondary care setting.
Develop effective and collaborative working with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, including identifying and meeting the training needs and providing specialist and nursing advice.
Work to incorporate Valuing People and the principles embedded within the overarching structures as set within the general hospital strategy for people with learning disabilities, clinical governance framework and Disability Equality Schemes.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of Clinical Risk Assessment
- Understanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing in acute areas
- Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability
- Understanding of the reports into the unmet health needs of people with a learning disability in District General Hospital settings (such as Death by Indifference and Six Lives)
- Factual knowledge of the wider NHS and local agendas including the learning disability work plan
- Factual knowledge of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Working Knowledge of equality and diversity
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance
- knowledge of safeguarding adult services and Mental Capacity Act including DOLS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mainstream health services
Desirable
- Experience of managing own workload
- Experience of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of Nursing Care
- Experience of dealing with violence and aggression
Qualifications
Essential
- RN-LD or Equivalent RN Qualification and experience of working with people who have a learning disability
- Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree level or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of Clinical Risk Assessment
- Understanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing in acute areas
- Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability
- Understanding of the reports into the unmet health needs of people with a learning disability in District General Hospital settings (such as Death by Indifference and Six Lives)
- Factual knowledge of the wider NHS and local agendas including the learning disability work plan
- Factual knowledge of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Working Knowledge of equality and diversity
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance
- knowledge of safeguarding adult services and Mental Capacity Act including DOLS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mainstream health services
Desirable
- Experience of managing own workload
- Experience of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of Nursing Care
- Experience of dealing with violence and aggression
Qualifications
Essential
- RN-LD or Equivalent RN Qualification and experience of working with people who have a learning disability
- Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree level or equivalent
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).
