Job summary
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Teesside Adult Learning Disabilities have an exciting opportunity at Aysgarth Respite Service in Stockton for Registered Staff Nurses to join our team. We are looking to recruit experienced RNLD nurses, although we will consider applications from nurses with a current NMC registration who are able to demonstrate experience in PMLD care.
Aysgarth provides respite care to service users with profound and multiple learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge and Autism. The service runs 24 hours a day seven days a week, therefore nights and weekends are an expectation of the role. We also have sister services across the service line and there may be an expectation to provide cover where needed within our Middlesbrough Respite Service, our Residential service in Thornaby and our Day services in Middlesbrough and Brotton.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse within respite services you will be responsible for the management of shifts on a daily basis in order to ensure care is delivered to an exceptional standard, you will support a dedicated team of health care assistants in meeting the needs of people accessing respite care.
The role will involve supporting with personal care needs, administering medication, the assessment and monitoring of physical/mental health issues and liaising with other professionals around any concerns. The successful applicant will be an effective communicator and demonstrate passion, promoting quality of life and independence. Leadership, delegation and the use of own initiative are also essential aspects of the role. This is a challenging but very rewarding role in a well established team.
At times it may be necessary to work across other areas within the Tees Adult Learning Disabilities locality.
You will need excellent communication skills and be calm, confident and resilient in your approach. You will need to be able to form therapeutic relationships with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
About us
Tees Esk and Wear Valley's are committed to the ongoing education and development of employees and if successful in this post; you will have the opportunity to identify professional development opportunities within your role and for your future progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryTo improve the lives of people with learning disabilities by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.To achieve successful completion of the Preceptorship Programme.To be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking arrange of clinical/therapeutic interventions.Acts as named nurse, lead professional or care co-ordinator as appropriate.To facilitate others in the team to develop competence by providing leadership, day today supervision, clinical advice and clinical supervision to associate practitioners, healthcare assistants and students as appropriate.To be committed to and involved in activities integral to the Trusts QualityImprovement System.To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.To promote at all times a positive image of people with learning disabilities.To promote at all times a positive image of the Adult Learning Disabilities Service and the wider Trust.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities, Patient ContactMaintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefsTakes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity are cared for in the least restrictive way; where restrictions are in place, considers whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring and raises this with the senior nurse. Contributes to capacity assessments.Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act andassociated policies and procedures.Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryTo improve the lives of people with learning disabilities by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.To achieve successful completion of the Preceptorship Programme.To be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking arrange of clinical/therapeutic interventions.Acts as named nurse, lead professional or care co-ordinator as appropriate.To facilitate others in the team to develop competence by providing leadership, day today supervision, clinical advice and clinical supervision to associate practitioners, healthcare assistants and students as appropriate.To be committed to and involved in activities integral to the Trusts QualityImprovement System.To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.To promote at all times a positive image of people with learning disabilities.To promote at all times a positive image of the Adult Learning Disabilities Service and the wider Trust.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities, Patient ContactMaintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefsTakes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity are cared for in the least restrictive way; where restrictions are in place, considers whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring and raises this with the senior nurse. Contributes to capacity assessments.Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act andassociated policies and procedures.Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD, professional registration with NMC
- evidence of continuing development
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 teaching & assessing in clinical practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- working with people with learning disabilities and associated health conditions
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in an inpatient environment
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in learning disabilities
- Understanding of relevant legislation (eg Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
SKills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive informaiton effectively to patients, carers/families
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Co-ordinate and prioritise the activties of a team
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepunture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD, professional registration with NMC
- evidence of continuing development
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 teaching & assessing in clinical practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- working with people with learning disabilities and associated health conditions
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in an inpatient environment
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in learning disabilities
- Understanding of relevant legislation (eg Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
SKills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive informaiton effectively to patients, carers/families
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Co-ordinate and prioritise the activties of a team
Desirable
- Competency in ECG and venepunture
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).
