Job summary
Autism Spectrum Lead Specialist Nurse/Practitioner - Band 7
Learning Disability Clinical Lead Nurse - 7
The Learning Disability (LD) and Autism Liaison Services provides cover during the hours of 08.00 to 16.00 Monday to Sunday. We work with the patient, carers, ward staff and community staff to ensure that these group of people are able to achieve the same health care outcomes as everybody else.
We encourage people to contact us as soon as they are aware that the they or an individual with a LD and /or who are Autistic will need to access the hospital for any reason, so that we can ensure that the need for any Reasonable Adjustments (RA) are identified and implemented, thereby improving the likelihood of a successful healthcare outcomes and the persons experience.
We are recruiting a permanent Band 7 positions at 37.5 hrs per week as:
1) Autism Lead Specialist Nurse - Band 7
We would love to hear from motivated nurses (or other allied health professionals are welcome to apply) with relevant expertise in either role to join our energetic and forward-thinking services.
Please contact Saoirse Read Learning Disability/Autism Liaison Service Manager for further information. Tel: 01752 431566
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***
Main duties of the job
- Improve the quality of care and experience received by people (all ages) who are Autistic in the hospital setting as set out in the Autism Strategy (2015) and NICE Autism (2014) guidelines.
- Provide advice in the assessment of the needs of people who are Autistic regarding the Equality Duty Act (2010), Mental Capacity Act (2005), safeguarding adults, best interest decisions and deprivation of liberties assessment (DOLS)
- Ensure appropriate and timely reasonable adjustments are made to the care pathways for individuals who are identified as vulnerable adults and/or complex people who are Autistic.
- Develop effective and collaborative relationships with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues to promote that people who are Autistic get equal and timely access to acute care services - including identifying and meeting the training needs of staff groups and providing specialist nursing advice.
- Input into the incorporation of the philosophy outlined in Autism Act (2009) and Equality Act (2010) within the relevant Trust policies, procedures and overarching structures including a robust clinical governance framework.
- Responsible for the line management of the Learning Disability Liaison (LDL)and Autism liaison (AL) teams; this includes recruitment, supervision, performance management, appraisal, and future development of the teams.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In the absence of the Specialist Nurse Manager for Learning Disability (LD) and Autism Services will deputise for both the LDL and AL teams.
- Responsible for reporting on the pay budget, non-pay budget supporting the team, and any charitable funds held or applied for the use of the autism spectrum liaison service.
- Required to lead on sustaining or developing mechanisms, processes, and resources, so that Trust staff are able to identify or support people who are Autistic to identify their own individual needs/reasonable adjustments when in hospital, so that Trust staff can facilitate safe and effective care.
- Required to lead on Trust wide system reasonable adjustments in the acute care settings (environmental, processes, specialist patient pathways).
- Ensure learning from national reports and serious case reviews is embedded in and visible in training/practice within the Trust.
- Create and deliver education programs and supervision in the role of specialist nurse, to a range of health professionals including trainee and junior nurse practitioners, paramedic practitioners, medical staff, medical and nursing students.
- Work in partnership with other professions and agencies in the risk assessment and planning of how to implement care or treatment for high risk patients i.e., individuals who have phobias or are non-complaint with fluctuating capacity.
- Advise managers in relation to Trust employees on support that neurodiverse staff may need in the workplace.
- It is expected at times that the post holder will support people with a LD who are not autistic as per LDL team nursing processes and Trust Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In the absence of the Specialist Nurse Manager for Learning Disability (LD) and Autism Services will deputise for both the LDL and AL teams.
- Responsible for reporting on the pay budget, non-pay budget supporting the team, and any charitable funds held or applied for the use of the autism spectrum liaison service.
- Required to lead on sustaining or developing mechanisms, processes, and resources, so that Trust staff are able to identify or support people who are Autistic to identify their own individual needs/reasonable adjustments when in hospital, so that Trust staff can facilitate safe and effective care.
- Required to lead on Trust wide system reasonable adjustments in the acute care settings (environmental, processes, specialist patient pathways).
- Ensure learning from national reports and serious case reviews is embedded in and visible in training/practice within the Trust.
- Create and deliver education programs and supervision in the role of specialist nurse, to a range of health professionals including trainee and junior nurse practitioners, paramedic practitioners, medical staff, medical and nursing students.
- Work in partnership with other professions and agencies in the risk assessment and planning of how to implement care or treatment for high risk patients i.e., individuals who have phobias or are non-complaint with fluctuating capacity.
- Advise managers in relation to Trust employees on support that neurodiverse staff may need in the workplace.
- It is expected at times that the post holder will support people with a LD who are not autistic as per LDL team nursing processes and Trust Policy.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oCurrent entry on NMC register - Learning Disabilities (RNLD, RNMH) or other registration with additional relevant experience
- oPossession of a relevant degree or studying towards or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oFurther post-registration/CPD education in Learning Disabilities or Autism
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working with people who are Autistic and/or people with a Learning Disability
- oUnderstanding of current issues and professional best practice in relation to people who are Autistic or have a Learning Disability in accessing acute hospital services
- oExperience and knowledge in identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments across health or social care settings as per Autism Act (2009), the Equality Duty Act (2010) and using best practice
- oExperience of advising on or professional practice safeguarding adult processes/ policies (Health and Care Act 2022)
Desirable
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oCurrent entry on NMC register - Learning Disabilities (RNLD, RNMH) or other registration with additional relevant experience
- oPossession of a relevant degree or studying towards or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oFurther post-registration/CPD education in Learning Disabilities or Autism
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working with people who are Autistic and/or people with a Learning Disability
- oUnderstanding of current issues and professional best practice in relation to people who are Autistic or have a Learning Disability in accessing acute hospital services
- oExperience and knowledge in identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments across health or social care settings as per Autism Act (2009), the Equality Duty Act (2010) and using best practice
- oExperience of advising on or professional practice safeguarding adult processes/ policies (Health and Care Act 2022)
Desirable
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).
