Health Action Team Nurse

Job summary

To work in collaboration with other colleagues towards open and easy access to acute primary health services for people with a learning disability. The philosophy outlined in 'Valuing People Now' and embedded in the strategic Health Facilitation Framework will provide the overall structure for this work.

Main duties of the job

1 To identify training and education needs of people with learning disabilities and their families and carers in relation to supporting individuals with promoting their own health and the proactive use and access of mainstream health services, including the specific needs of the ageing population with learning disabilities.

2 To work as part of a team but also be competent and confident to work independently, providing expert advice to all allied health professionals.

3 Provide professional support and advice to colleagues and senior managers within the organisation.

4 Ensure that the standards and recommendations identified in Valuing People and Valuing People Now, National Service Frameworks, Disability Equality Schemes and the enquiry report Death by Indifference, are routinely applied to the care of people with learning disabilities, and in particular the ageing population with learning disabilities.

5 Support the development of health facilitation, reflecting local user's views, national best practice approaches and local demographic needs. Implementing and co-ordinating publicity, training and advice on this development.

6 Implement Health Action Plans and hospital passports for people with learning disabilities, with a Doncaster GP.

7 To provide an evidence based approach to the effective delivery of health facilitation, which aims to inform, educate and support, along with advice on training to all key stakeholders.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q