Job summary
To work as an integral member of the Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership (HLDP), working primarily within the mental health pathway (although may have some cases on physical health pathway), monitoring and supporting individuals with a learning disability, autism, and an additional mental health need and/or behaviours which challenge. The role involves supporting Service users and carers/providers to proactively address the mental and physical health needs; this involves undertaking assessments, undertaking health screening, formulatingrobust risk management plans, providing education & training, supporting access to mainstream services, promoting reasonable adjustments, and acting as a care-coordinator when required.
Main duties of the job
To undertake eligibility assessments for access to a specialist Learning disability service
Undertake a variety of assessments which inform the development of a person-centered care plan.
To identify specialist behaviour support needs and support the design and implementation of appropriate interventions in consultation with the wider MDT.
Undertake CPA care co-ordination
To undertake and support mental capacity assessments and best interest decision making.
Provide advice and support to families, carers, health and social care professionals and service providers regarding meeting the support needs of people with learning disabilities and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
Work seamlessly with the AIT (Assessment & Intervention Team)when there is arisk of placement breakdown or hospital admission.
Attend/chair a variety of meetings and participate in care and treatment reviews as appropriate.
Undertake CHC assessments and be able to present each case to panel, when required
Participate in teaching and learning events, and the education and induction of staff within the team, including positively supporting students on placement within the team.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
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We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
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With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
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We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
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We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (RNLD or RMN)
- oComputer skills
- oExperience of supervising and assessing student nurses
- oTeaching / Presentation experience
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge regarding the mental and physical health support needs of people with learning disabilities
- oRecruitment & Retention Training
- oEducated to Diploma level or higher
- oAdditional qualifications (Diabetes, dementia, pressure area care, working with offenders, Autism)
- oECDL - or Computer based courses
- oClinical supervision training
Expereince & Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of CPA
- oKnowledge of MCA
- oKnowledge of MHA
- oCare co-ordination experience
- oKnowledge of common health conditions e.g. Epilepsy, Diabetes, autism, mental illness
- oExperience of working with people with a learning disability who have super imposed mental health issues/autism/challenging behaviour
- oExperience of complex physical health casework
- oExperience of supervising/coaching/mentoring students in practice
- oResearch awareness
- oKnowledge of best practice in safeguarding vulnerable adults and child protection
- oKnowledge of control of infection strategies
- oWorking knowledge of the application of professional Code of Conduct
Desirable
- oExperience in education of nurses/health practitioners and /or multi-professional groups
- oGood knowledge of the aetiology and impact of learning disabilities
- oWorking with families and carers
- oExperience of working within Acute In Patient settings
- oAn understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously
- oEvidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- oHealth coordination and Health Action Planning
- oAbility to effectively assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care
- oExcellent facilitation and coordination skills
- oHighly effective interpersonal skills
- oExcellent communication skills - and experience of non-verbal communication
- oAbility to organise self and others to achieve tasks
- oHighly developed communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understanding
- oRobust risk management
- oDe-escalation and management of complex behaviours
- oEvidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- oAbility to travel
Desirable
- oAudit skills
- oResearch skills
- oUse of "urgent care plan" care planning and end of life planning
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAble to contribute to team discussion and be respectful of others' views
- oHonest and trustworthy
- oAware of personal and professional boundaries
- oRespect for service users and carers
- oReflective practitioner
- oBelief that service users can achieve
Desirable
- oResilient
- oSolution focused
Other requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of the importance of service user, and carer involvement in their own care and care plan
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (RNLD or RMN)
- oComputer skills
- oExperience of supervising and assessing student nurses
- oTeaching / Presentation experience
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge regarding the mental and physical health support needs of people with learning disabilities
- oRecruitment & Retention Training
- oEducated to Diploma level or higher
- oAdditional qualifications (Diabetes, dementia, pressure area care, working with offenders, Autism)
- oECDL - or Computer based courses
- oClinical supervision training
Expereince & Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of CPA
- oKnowledge of MCA
- oKnowledge of MHA
- oCare co-ordination experience
- oKnowledge of common health conditions e.g. Epilepsy, Diabetes, autism, mental illness
- oExperience of working with people with a learning disability who have super imposed mental health issues/autism/challenging behaviour
- oExperience of complex physical health casework
- oExperience of supervising/coaching/mentoring students in practice
- oResearch awareness
- oKnowledge of best practice in safeguarding vulnerable adults and child protection
- oKnowledge of control of infection strategies
- oWorking knowledge of the application of professional Code of Conduct
Desirable
- oExperience in education of nurses/health practitioners and /or multi-professional groups
- oGood knowledge of the aetiology and impact of learning disabilities
- oWorking with families and carers
- oExperience of working within Acute In Patient settings
- oAn understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously
- oEvidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- oHealth coordination and Health Action Planning
- oAbility to effectively assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care
- oExcellent facilitation and coordination skills
- oHighly effective interpersonal skills
- oExcellent communication skills - and experience of non-verbal communication
- oAbility to organise self and others to achieve tasks
- oHighly developed communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understanding
- oRobust risk management
- oDe-escalation and management of complex behaviours
- oEvidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- oAbility to travel
Desirable
- oAudit skills
- oResearch skills
- oUse of "urgent care plan" care planning and end of life planning
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAble to contribute to team discussion and be respectful of others' views
- oHonest and trustworthy
- oAware of personal and professional boundaries
- oRespect for service users and carers
- oReflective practitioner
- oBelief that service users can achieve
Desirable
- oResilient
- oSolution focused
Other requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of the importance of service user, and carer involvement in their own care and care plan
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).
