Job summary
Community Learning Disability Nurse (Band 5)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Learning Disability Team for an enthusiastic Learning Disability Registered Nurse (RNLD) to be a part of the Barking & Dagenham Integrated Care Services.
This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists, art therapists, behaviour specialists, psychiatrists and physiotherapists to provide the best care to our service users. We also work closely with our social care colleagues and Primary Care Network.
The post holder will work and contribute to the care of those with learning disabilities, autism and/or additional complex needs. Post holder would develop and promote person centred care approaches and educate and inform clinical and non-clinical staff on best evidence-based care.
The post holder will provide a specialist role within the Community Team and will demonstrate higher levels of standards of care and to ensure that own clinical practice is driven through consistent implementation of National and Trust policies and Clinical Governance requirements.
Main duties of the job
Support and empower clients, their families and carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist nursing care and service options.
Independently manage a caseload of adults with a diagnosis of Learning Disability, by planning, delivering and reviewing their individualised care and support.
Participate in local and national learning disability mainstreaming and health equality projects as required, which will include the Learning Disability DES, LeDeR, Care Treatment Review Program. Health for all group, and 6 lives.
Actively participate in meetings and strategy meetings to enhance the development and improvement of care and services the team provides. Act as a professional role model providing nursing leadership in the development for junior staff and students. Be accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, staff and carers. Be able to conduct clinical assessments and reviews of service users with learning disabilities, autism, and other physical health conditions. Ensure systems are in place for assessment, care and discharge planning within a multi-disciplinary framework, ensuring the Care Programme Approach or any other statutory method of care delivery works effectively.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your applicationDuties and responsibilities include:
Promoting a positive profile of the Community Learning Disability Service with GPs, Primary Health Care teams and other statutory and voluntary sectors.
Developing with the client, an on-going care plan for health, with an emphasis on preventative measures, safety and promoting well-being (e.g.) facilitating health promotion clinics.
Fully engaging in all aspects of the safeguarding adults process and take lead responsibilities for reporting, leading on investigations.
Having the ability to liaise with all members of the Community Learning Disabilities Team and multi-agency as necessary to ensure a cohesive approach to care delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your applicationDuties and responsibilities include:
Promoting a positive profile of the Community Learning Disability Service with GPs, Primary Health Care teams and other statutory and voluntary sectors.
Developing with the client, an on-going care plan for health, with an emphasis on preventative measures, safety and promoting well-being (e.g.) facilitating health promotion clinics.
Fully engaging in all aspects of the safeguarding adults process and take lead responsibilities for reporting, leading on investigations.
Having the ability to liaise with all members of the Community Learning Disabilities Team and multi-agency as necessary to ensure a cohesive approach to care delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse part 5 or 14 of the NMC register. RNMH/RNLD,
Desirable
- BSc Community specialist Practitioner qualification in Learning Disability or relevant health focused degree in a specialist area applicable to the post
Experience
Essential
- 6-12 months experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs, or related experience.
- Experience and Knowledge of using health assessment tools to facilitate evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community nursing team for people with Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding processes for adults and children and clinical governance priorities
- Working knowledge of legislative framework and affecting learning disability services e.g. CPA, Valuing People Now, Care Act 2014, MCA 2005
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels [Verbal & Written]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse part 5 or 14 of the NMC register. RNMH/RNLD,
Desirable
- BSc Community specialist Practitioner qualification in Learning Disability or relevant health focused degree in a specialist area applicable to the post
Experience
Essential
- 6-12 months experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs, or related experience.
- Experience and Knowledge of using health assessment tools to facilitate evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community nursing team for people with Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding processes for adults and children and clinical governance priorities
- Working knowledge of legislative framework and affecting learning disability services e.g. CPA, Valuing People Now, Care Act 2014, MCA 2005
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels [Verbal & Written]
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).
