Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Funded Care Team within the BNSSG ICB on a 12-month contract. The applicant should be able to evidence knowledge, skills, and working experience relevant to this patient group. If you are an enthusiastic, committed individual with the appropriate skills and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As part of the NHS England Care & Treatment Review policy deliver and chair Care, (Education) & Treatment Reviews both in the community and in hospital settings for individuals of all ages. This will include those young people and adults in inpatient settings and those at risk of admission.
You will co-ordinate and chair Local Area Emergency Protocol meetings for individuals that are at imminent risk of admission and support our community teams in delivering change.
You will chair Dynamic Support meetings for individuals that are identified as having escalating risks and there is a need to avoid admission to inpatient units.
You will manage a caseload of individuals that are detained under the mental health act, being responsible for oversight visits to ensure that care delivery is being delivered to the required standard. You will also ensure active discharge planning is incorporated into the care pathway.
You will work with a range of stakeholders to support children and young people with learning disabilities/autistic spectrum disorders / mental health diagnosis.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a challenging and diverse role, applicants should be confident in their ability to work in demanding situations with good communication skills including diplomacy, negotiating skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Whilst currently a hybrid working model is supported, this is reviewed regularly and a return to the office environment may be implemented to meet service needs at any time. The post holder must be able to travel both within the BNSSG area but also nationally.
For more details please contact Renata Jerome on 0117 9002626 (option 2) or email Bnssg.chcteam@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a challenging and diverse role, applicants should be confident in their ability to work in demanding situations with good communication skills including diplomacy, negotiating skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Whilst currently a hybrid working model is supported, this is reviewed regularly and a return to the office environment may be implemented to meet service needs at any time. The post holder must be able to travel both within the BNSSG area but also nationally.
For more details please contact Renata Jerome on 0117 9002626 (option 2) or email Bnssg.chcteam@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environmen
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Understanding of the public sector
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership)
Other
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environmen
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Understanding of the public sector
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership)
Other
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB)
Bristol-360, Three Six Zero, Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NX
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
