Acute Hospital Liaison Nurse (Learning Disability)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced LD nurse to join the UHL Learning Disability Acute Liaison Service The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate effective working with multiagency colleagues and advocate for the needs of patients with learning disability.

The post holder will report to the Lead Specialist Nurse for learning disabilities. .The post holder will provide a service across all sites and CMGs of the Trust. Whilst the Acute Liaison team predominantly works Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm the successful candidate may need to work flexibly on occasions.

Applicants wishing to apply for this post should be a Registered Learning Disability Nurse with relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above. Consideration may be given to other non LD Registered nurses who can demonstrate significant post qualifying experience of working with adults with learning disabilities. Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential

Main duties of the job

The primary focus of the role will be to support acute hospital staff in the effective delivery of person centered care to patients with a learning disability. As a first point of contact the post holder will provide expert advice, professional support, guidance and education to the multi-professional teams, partner agencies, patients and carers. You must have the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You must be committed to advocating for the rights of vulnerable people and act as a role model at all times.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.Our Trust is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:We focus on what matters mostWe treat others how we would like to be treatedWe are passionate and creative in our workWe do what we say we are going to doWe are one team and we are best when we work togetherOur patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Date posted

30 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rota per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-4976363-COR

Job locations

Glenfield Hospital

Ivydene Cottage

Leicester

LE3 9QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Acute Liaison Nurse will act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients with a learning disability, their families and carers across the Trust.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, utilising research, and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice and work in partnership with the MDT to enhance professional standards of care across the speciality.

The post holder will deliver training regarding the needs of patients with learning disabilities to all levels of staff employed by the Trust.

The post holder will work in collaboration with mainstream hospital services to enable open and easy access to healthcare services for people with learning disabilities.

The post holder will work alongside health professionals and senior hospital staff to achieve a positive experience and clinically appropriate outcomes, for patients with a learning disability.

The post holder will initiate and support person centred approaches to the delivery of care within healthcare services.

The post holder will be a key player in the implementation of the hospitals action plan for people with a learning disability, including attendance at the hospital Learning Disability Steering Group

The post holder will advocate on behalf of individuals with a learning disability unable to access mainstream health services.

The post holder will act as a resource for the acute hospital regarding the complex health needs of people with a learning disability.

The post holder will support the acute patient area, where necessary, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans for patients who have a learning disability and highly complex needs.