Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity for a band 6
community nurse has arisen within our East Surrey Community team for adults
with learning disabilities within Surrey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and
highly motivated nurse to join our dynamic multi- disciplinary service.
The successful applicant will be joining an
innovative team of nurses providing high quality heath interventions as part of
the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team, working
collaboratively with nurses and other professional clinicians as well as
multiple agencies.
You will be able to demonstrate that you are able to apply your
nursing skills to a wide range of situations, working with a range of adults
with a learning disability living within the community. You will be responsible
for managing a caseload across the geographical area of East Surrey, working
closely with other agencies as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team.
There is an emphasis on the importance of
clinical supervision and continued professional development, which we regard as
a vital part of the delivery of care. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an
evidence-based perspective. Well support and encourage you to develop
specialist experience and expertise as appropriate
For an informal discussion please contact
either, Lead Community Nurse or Team Manager on 01372 202100
Main duties of the job
As an individual we will expect you to
possess excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team,
working closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines, whilst being able
to work independently, carry out comprehensive assessments and plan, implement
and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of the holistic
approach. You will also be able to demonstrate that you are able to apply your
nursing skills to a wide range of situations, working with a range of adults
with a learning disability living within the community. You will be responsible
for managing a caseload across the geographical area of east Surrey, working
closely with other agencies as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team.
If you are looking for a fulfilling and
varied role and you have a genuine desire to develop your career in community
learning disability nursing and a commitment to providing high quality,
evidence based interventions, then we want to hear from you!
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
The candidate must have a full and valid
driving licence due to the community element of the role and the large
geographical area that the East Surrey Community Team cover.
The team has 2 bases, Epsom and Redhill and
there will be an expectation of travel between sites, although one site will be
identified as a base for travel expense purposes only. Due to the nature of
community health services, the successful candidate will have a clean driving
licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide supervision and contribute to the Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of
Band 5 nurses and support workers.
To ensure that the healthcare needs of people with learning
disabilities are communicated to team manager /
professional lead / care practitioner. To positively contribute to divisional developments in relation to nursing practice.
To
advocate and represent
the service.
To contribute to the development and implementation
of appropriate policies,
protocols and care pathways.
Assist in appropriate staff
recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding
nurse recruitment.
To
contribute to initiatives to ensure that the needs of people with protected characteristics are addressed within local services and future developments.
To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills
in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental
health needs, epilepsy,
medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.
To
actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate
and ensure that there is proper regard
for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural,
sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To
carry out comprehensive assessments, plan
implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of a holistic
approach working in a variety
of settings.
To practice within the Positive
Behaviour Support framework.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments
and develop effective risk management plans.
To act in a Care Co-ordinator role for people with learning disabilities on Care Programme
Approach (CPA) as appropriate to Trust policy.
To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers.To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other
agencies, people who use services and their families.
To
be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical
work and care. To maintain
high standards of care in all areas of practice
in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct,
professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To
be aware of and implement
Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures
and legislation. To carry out professional responsibilities under
the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.
To act as practice assessor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre registration students and junior
personnel and to participate in the audit of
educational placements. To participate in new staff induction.
To
research national best practice and enable services
to benchmark practice
against nationally recognised standards
- in partnership with people with learning disabilities.
To
participate in conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings
and development within
the learning disability field.
To participate in quality assurance
activities as required.
To develop, implement and monitor interventions driven by government initiatives e.g. Transforming Care, LD Mortality review to promote positive
health gains for clients.
Develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide supervision and contribute to the Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of
Band 5 nurses and support workers.
To ensure that the healthcare needs of people with learning
disabilities are communicated to team manager /
professional lead / care practitioner. To positively contribute to divisional developments in relation to nursing practice.
To
advocate and represent
the service.
To contribute to the development and implementation
of appropriate policies,
protocols and care pathways.
Assist in appropriate staff
recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding
nurse recruitment.
To
contribute to initiatives to ensure that the needs of people with protected characteristics are addressed within local services and future developments.
To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills
in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental
health needs, epilepsy,
medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.
To
actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate
and ensure that there is proper regard
for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural,
sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To
carry out comprehensive assessments, plan
implement and evaluate delivery of nursing interventions as part of a holistic
approach working in a variety
of settings.
To practice within the Positive
Behaviour Support framework.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments
and develop effective risk management plans.
To act in a Care Co-ordinator role for people with learning disabilities on Care Programme
Approach (CPA) as appropriate to Trust policy.
To work in partnership with acute and primary care services and other healthcare providers.To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other
agencies, people who use services and their families.
To
be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical
work and care. To maintain
high standards of care in all areas of practice
in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct,
professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To
be aware of and implement
Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures
and legislation. To carry out professional responsibilities under
the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.
To act as practice assessor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre registration students and junior
personnel and to participate in the audit of
educational placements. To participate in new staff induction.
To
research national best practice and enable services
to benchmark practice
against nationally recognised standards
- in partnership with people with learning disabilities.
To
participate in conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings
and development within
the learning disability field.
To participate in quality assurance
activities as required.
To develop, implement and monitor interventions driven by government initiatives e.g. Transforming Care, LD Mortality review to promote positive
health gains for clients.
Develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- LD Nursing degree or diploma
Desirable
- Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum of relevant post qualification clinical experience.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Interest/skill in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing to service development / project work.
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- LD Nursing degree or diploma
Desirable
- Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum of relevant post qualification clinical experience.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Interest/skill in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing to service development / project work.
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
