Job summary
New Year, new job ? are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative and award-winning team - then this is the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and committed nurses to join the learning disability team as they expand to a 7-day service. In response to the identified needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people, the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the equitable provision of person-centred care for this patient group. In this post you will be integral to the service transformation we are developing.
As an advocate for our patients, you will work to make the organisation responsive and accessible for people with complex vulnerabilities. To achieve this, you will need to have the ability and commitment to inspire people at all levels to deliver improved health outcomes. You will also be innovative and able to work autonomously to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to deliver safe and appropriate care. If you believe you can make a difference for our patients, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Support people with learning disabilities and /or autism, their families and carers in preparing the person for planned hospital admission and during emergency admission.
To act as a resource, disseminate information and offer advice and guidance for all staff involved in the care of people with learning disabilities and or autism.
To actively assist people with learning disabilities, as well as carers and health and social staff when using acute services.
To provide support and advice regarding the use and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, best interest and consent to the service user, their family/carer, and the professionals involved in decision making about their care.
Share knowledge and skills to hospital staff on the needs of patients with learning disabilities, for example: Mental Capacity Act / consent, reasonable adjustments, epilepsy, challenging behaviour, mental health, autism and communication.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the Mental Capacity Act including DoLS.
Desirable
- An understanding of the changes due to introduction of LPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi agency environment , contributing and leading in complex and difficult situations.
Qualifications and education
Essential
- Current entry on NMC register- Learning Disabilities RNLD
Desirable
- 2 years experience at Band 5
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as an autonomous practitioner and can demonstrate innovative practice
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner able to work independently and deliver to deadlines .
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to advise Trust staff and external agencies regarding the health management of patients with a learning disability
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Assertive and able to confidently challenge clinical issues to ensure high quality care.
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Understanding of professional and current issues relating to Learning Disability nursing in acute areas
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the Mental Capacity Act including DoLS.
Desirable
- An understanding of the changes due to introduction of LPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi agency environment , contributing and leading in complex and difficult situations.
Qualifications and education
Essential
- Current entry on NMC register- Learning Disabilities RNLD
Desirable
- 2 years experience at Band 5
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as an autonomous practitioner and can demonstrate innovative practice
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner able to work independently and deliver to deadlines .
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to advise Trust staff and external agencies regarding the health management of patients with a learning disability
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Assertive and able to confidently challenge clinical issues to ensure high quality care.
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Understanding of professional and current issues relating to Learning Disability nursing in acute areas
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
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).
