Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
Are you passionate about
supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their
quality of life?
Would you be interested to be
part of a thriving multi-disciplinary health team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
highly motivated, passionate specialist community learning disabilities nurse
to join the Calderdale Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service.
We are
based in the heart of Hebden Bridge, a vibrant town on the edge of the
picturesque countryside. We benefit from free parking in the town centre. We
offer an agile working policy with opportunities for home working as well as
alternative bases to support effective cover of the wider geographical area of
Calderdale.
You will join an experienced,
well-established, and supportive team who work agilely across Calderdale. The team
consists of a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology,
learning disability nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech &
language therapy, dietician, therapy assistants and healthcare support workers.
For further information or to arrange a visit to the team please contact
Nicola Futcher (ANP/ Lead Nurse 07557 565844. nicola.futcher@swyt.nhs.uk)
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for a
defined caseload with service users of all levels of ability.
You will serve as an effective
member of the MDT promoting a consistent multi-agency approach including
support, supervision and development of staff.
You will work flexibly based
on service user need, using reasonable adjustments to provide support.
You will demonstrate an
ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
You will have an understanding,
of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities and demonstrate
qualities to deliver safe, effective and personalised care ensuring processes
are followed in accordance with Trust objectives.
You will be committed to team
working, a be highly resilient and self-motivating, determined to add value to
the organisation and committed to our vision and values.
Due to the nature of the role,
it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the
locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder
carries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the
Community team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of all
levels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effective
member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote a
consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder
will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning
Disability Health team in accordance within local and national guidance
The post holder
will have the ability to work independently as specialist individual
practitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadership
skills.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
Management
To promote positive leadership through
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
To liaise with members of the
multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.
Support the effective management of resources and
delegation as required.
Provide audit information as necessary.
Manage patient crisis and respond in a
timely manner.
Contribute towards care management
processes where appropriate.
Manage
an individual caseload by prioritising need.
Support
junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.
Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.
To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local district
policies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.
Contribute towards screening of referrals, taking enquiries and signposting
to other services.
Report untoward occurrences to Nurse Lead/Operational Team Manager
and record on datix.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder
carries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the
Community team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of all
levels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effective
member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote a
consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder
will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning
Disability Health team in accordance within local and national guidance
The post holder
will have the ability to work independently as specialist individual
practitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadership
skills.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
Management
To promote positive leadership through
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
To liaise with members of the
multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.
Support the effective management of resources and
delegation as required.
Provide audit information as necessary.
Manage patient crisis and respond in a
timely manner.
Contribute towards care management
processes where appropriate.
Manage
an individual caseload by prioritising need.
Support
junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.
Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.
To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local district
policies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.
Contribute towards screening of referrals, taking enquiries and signposting
to other services.
Report untoward occurrences to Nurse Lead/Operational Team Manager
and record on datix.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma /Degree level
Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge relevant to practise acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
Desirable
- Further training in areas relevant to practise eg, autism, challenging behaviour, long term conditions
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practise underpinned by theory
- Current philosophy underpinning learning disability community care provision.
- Planning and organising skills
- Health promoting/facilitation
- Teaching practice
- Health promoting/facilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Mental Health
- Challenging Behaviour
- Complex health needs
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience in care of people with a learning disability.
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Managing Care
- Service Development
- Working with families and
- carers
- Care Management
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma /Degree level
Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge relevant to practise acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
Desirable
- Further training in areas relevant to practise eg, autism, challenging behaviour, long term conditions
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practise underpinned by theory
- Current philosophy underpinning learning disability community care provision.
- Planning and organising skills
- Health promoting/facilitation
- Teaching practice
- Health promoting/facilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Mental Health
- Challenging Behaviour
- Complex health needs
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience in care of people with a learning disability.
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Managing Care
- Service Development
- Working with families and
- carers
- Care Management
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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).
