Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Learning Disability & Autism Practitioner (0-25 years)

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Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?

Do you have the passion, commitment and drive to make a positive difference to the care of children and young people with learning disabilities and/or Autistic people within the acute hospital environment?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and dedicated Band 5 Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner to join our expanding Learning Disability and Autism Team here at Team NNUH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner to join our expanding Learning Disability and Autism Team. The Learning Disability and Autism Team sits within the Complex Health Hub, a collaborative team working to ensure patients with complex needs receive equitable healthcare and outstanding care.

NNUH prides itself on the care it provides to patients with learning disabilities and/or Autistic people. The Learning Disability and Autism team is committed to supporting people who access our healthcare services, to ensure equitable access to care. We are looking to recruit a Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner to work in a new and exciting role, to maintain high standards of patient care under the direction of the Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Nurses.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities:

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People Focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence
Carry out assessment and evaluation of care relating to patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients aged 0-25 years
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services
To demonstrate competency and teach others in the safe and effective care of patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients aged 0-25 years
Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies to meet the needs of patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
To assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
Actively participate in meetings related to own clinical area, including best interest meetings, discharge planning meetings and pre-hospital planning
Identify the learning needs of clinical areas in relation to learning disabilities and autism and contribute to the provision and evaluation of learning and development
To occasionally make discretionary clinical decisions within the limits of own professional competency without immediate supervision

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-C3548

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with all members of the Learning Disability & Autism team within the multi-disciplinary framework to maintain a high standard of patient care
To act as an advocate for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
To develop practice to that of an experienced clinical practitioner with guidance from senior staff, colleagues and through the personal development review process

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until August 2025

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with all members of the Learning Disability & Autism team within the multi-disciplinary framework to maintain a high standard of patient care
To act as an advocate for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
To develop practice to that of an experienced clinical practitioner with guidance from senior staff, colleagues and through the personal development review process

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until August 2025

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered health care professional on the appropriate part of the Register (NMC, HCPC, HPSET)

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing care in an acute hospital environment
Knowledge/experience of supporting patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
Knowledge/experience of supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Attitude, Aptitude

Essential

Experience of advocating for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered health care professional on the appropriate part of the Register (NMC, HCPC, HPSET)

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing care in an acute hospital environment
Knowledge/experience of supporting patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
Knowledge/experience of supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Attitude, Aptitude

Essential

Experience of advocating for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)