Job summary
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- The post holder will provide a specialist role within the Community Team and will demonstrate higher levels of decision-making and enable the monitoring and implementation of standards of care and to ensure that own clinical practice is driven through clinical governance in line with service requirements and be able to:
Main duties of the job
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- Support and empower clients, their families and carers to influence andparticipate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist nursing care and service options.
- Participate in local and national learning disability mainstreaming and health equality projects as required, which will include the Learning disability and Autism Strategy 5 year Plan , Health for all group, 6 lives , Transforming Care and LeDeR action plan.
- Promote a positive profile of the Community Learning Disability Service with GP's, Primary Health Care teams and other statutory and voluntary sectors.
- Develop with the client, an on-going care plan for health, with an emphasis on preventative measures and promoting well-being (e.g.) facilitating health promotion clinics.
- Fully engage in all aspects of the safeguarding adult's process and take lead responsibilities for reporting.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be able to act as an autonomous, NMC registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of service users with Learning Disabilities. This includes those with chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies and those with extreme challenging needs and syndrome related conditions. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.
To ensure that risk assessment / management procedures are implemented including Safeguarding Adult Procedures.
Detailed responsibilities and roles are outlined in the Job description.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be able to act as an autonomous, NMC registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of service users with Learning Disabilities. This includes those with chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies and those with extreme challenging needs and syndrome related conditions. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.
To ensure that risk assessment / management procedures are implemented including Safeguarding Adult Procedures.
Detailed responsibilities and roles are outlined in the Job description.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualification
- years of experience
- Other Qualifications / Training
Desirable
- Other Essential Qualifications
- Other Essential skills e.g. range of computer programmes , Clinical Audits
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of at least 2 years of experience
- Ability to assess complex health & wellbeing needs & develop, monitor & review care plans to meet those needs
- Offering support to carers/families in relation to distressing circumstances
- Experience of the Safeguarding adult process and its application to Learning Disabilities.
- Working with other agencies and Ability to apply equal opportunities & anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users' customs
Kowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of contemporary Learning Disability & mental health and social care legislation and DH policy direction.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management procedures and application of positive risk taking.
- Safeguarding processes
- Understanding of processes and issues in working with other agencies and partners.
- Understanding of the National Service Framework and understanding of Learning Disability and Autism Strategy
Skills
Essential
- Good awareness of IT and IT skills
- Demonstrate skills in assessing risk and implementing risk management plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Work effectively with a range of services, co-ordinating a care plan that enables the service user to attain their goals.
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualification
- years of experience
- Other Qualifications / Training
Desirable
- Other Essential Qualifications
- Other Essential skills e.g. range of computer programmes , Clinical Audits
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of at least 2 years of experience
- Ability to assess complex health & wellbeing needs & develop, monitor & review care plans to meet those needs
- Offering support to carers/families in relation to distressing circumstances
- Experience of the Safeguarding adult process and its application to Learning Disabilities.
- Working with other agencies and Ability to apply equal opportunities & anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users' customs
Kowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of contemporary Learning Disability & mental health and social care legislation and DH policy direction.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management procedures and application of positive risk taking.
- Safeguarding processes
- Understanding of processes and issues in working with other agencies and partners.
- Understanding of the National Service Framework and understanding of Learning Disability and Autism Strategy
Skills
Essential
- Good awareness of IT and IT skills
- Demonstrate skills in assessing risk and implementing risk management plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Work effectively with a range of services, co-ordinating a care plan that enables the service user to attain their goals.
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Community Health & Social Care: Fairlop Cluster
852 Cranbrook Road. Barkingside. IG6 1HZ
Ilford Essex
IG6 1HZ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
