Job summary
The post will be part of a well-established Vulnerable Adult Team. working towards an Integrated Safeguarding Adults and Children Team. The post holder will be highly visible across clinical areas, working with multidisciplinary teams in an acute hospital setting. Thepost holder will be part of a liaison service providing specialist support to patients living with Learning Disabilities and or Autism, their carers throughout their inpatient pathway using proactive case load management.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adult Team to support service users, carers and staff to improve patient experience and hospital journeys. Providing an expert point of contact, providing Learning Disability/Autism training. Supporting staff to adhere to statute duties.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to:
- Act, in accordance with the framework or scope of professional practice Management ofcases after initial screening
- Specialist assessment and early intervention, including the assessment of psychosocial needs and risk management
- Improve access to assessment, treatment, advice and support
- Deliver specialist care and support clinical teams to develop hospital plans
- Promote hospital passports and Johns Campaign
- Supporting teams with the development and implementation of individualised care plans inclusive of appropriate observation, reasonable adjustments and management ofdistressed behavior.
- Signpost service users and support early referrals to community services/specialistteams and health facilitation
- Support and appropriate referral for carers of patients with Learning Disabilities.
- Early response to both planned and unplanned admissions
- Maintain a clinical database and dashboard. Use the information to contribute to reports, benchmarking and audits as required
- To promote and comply with NMC professional standards and local standards for recordkeeping.
- Be professionally accountable for all professional and personal.
- Promote effective communication.
- Provide Teaching sessions to improve Learning Disability/Autism standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to:
- Act, in accordance with the framework or scope of professional practice Management ofcases after initial screening
- Specialist assessment and early intervention, including the assessment of psychosocial needs and risk management
- Improve access to assessment, treatment, advice and support
- Deliver specialist care and support clinical teams to develop hospital plans
- Promote hospital passports and Johns Campaign
- Supporting teams with the development and implementation of individualised care plans inclusive of appropriate observation, reasonable adjustments and management ofdistressed behavior.
- Signpost service users and support early referrals to community services/specialistteams and health facilitation
- Support and appropriate referral for carers of patients with Learning Disabilities.
- Early response to both planned and unplanned admissions
- Maintain a clinical database and dashboard. Use the information to contribute to reports, benchmarking and audits as required
- To promote and comply with NMC professional standards and local standards for recordkeeping.
- Be professionally accountable for all professional and personal.
- Promote effective communication.
- Provide Teaching sessions to improve Learning Disability/Autism standards.
Person Specification
job description
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Must have clinical Experience
- Teaching experience/qualification
Desirable
- Previous Experience in an Acute Hospital as a Liasion Nurse
- Post Graduate qualification specific to Learning Disabilities and or Autism.
- Experience of case load management
Job description
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- Previous Experience in an Acute Hospital as a Liasion Nurse
Person Specification
job description
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Must have clinical Experience
- Teaching experience/qualification
Desirable
- Previous Experience in an Acute Hospital as a Liasion Nurse
- Post Graduate qualification specific to Learning Disabilities and or Autism.
- Experience of case load management
Job description
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- Previous Experience in an Acute Hospital as a Liasion Nurse
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).
