Learning Disability Nurse - Deputy Manager (Therapy & Enablement Team)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.

To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.

To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.

To undertake risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and wellbeing of service users with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks.

To lead a staff team in emergency situations, ensuring that the service users needs are met and that significant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify service users needs and to guide decision-making processes.

To act in accordance with the standards, codes and guidelines laid down by the post-holders regulatory body, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Social Care (HSC).

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To safeguard service users in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

To take the lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of service users and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care.

To act as a supervisor to staff working within the area.

To act as a mentor/preceptor to students.

To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.

Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting.

Maintain own continuing professional development needs.

The post holder should be willing to work towards achieving graduate status.

Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the service users.

To undertake in-house annual mandatory training.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL:

To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members

To co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.

To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and the implications they have for practice.

To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plans to address developmental needs.

To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.

To assist with session planning for the practice area.

To liaise with the Manager on all general administration and operational matters.

To participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual business plan, as delegated by the Manager.

To act up as necessary in the absence of the Manager.

COMMUNICATION:

To communicate effectively with service users and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.

To communicate clearly with all members of the MDT, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, service users and their significant others.

To act as an advocate for service users and significant others.

To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards.

AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY:

In conjunction with the Practice Development Lead, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice.

To manage the incident reporting system including documenting actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of service user care.

To actively promote evidence based practice.

To take a professional lead in the development of practice.

Access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of CPD at diploma level.

Desirable

• Teaching/mentoring qualification.
• Diploma in a related field.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent (D32/33, NVQ A1).

Experience

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• To hold a valid driving licence (this may be negotiated with the Manager dependant on area.)
• Leadership and management skills.
• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Understanding of learning disabilities & Autism and/or willingness to learn.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)