Job summary
Band 5 Learning Disability Liaison Nurse (SPLD Bedfordshire and Luton)
Are you passionate about working with people who have a learning disability and supporting themto access health services when they need to?The opportunity has arisen based at Bedford Hospital, within the Acute Liaison Nurses Service. This ispart of the Learning Disability Service in Bedfordshire and Luton, East London Foundation NHS Trust.(ELFT)
The post is 37.5 hours per week.
This is a role for a dynamic and compassionate registered nurse, committed to supporting the needsof adults with a learning disability who are accessing a general hospital setting.
You will need to be passionate about ensuring a high-quality, holistic approach to the health careand support provided to people with learning disabilities, in the hospitals' environment. You will berequired to work autonomously and, as part of a wider team
You will be supported to develop your nursing skills within an established team, to enhance yourautonomous practice and engage with a range of different agencies.
Knowledge of local and national health initiatives focussing on the needs of people who have alearning disability is a key requirement. Additionally, a sound knowledge and understanding ofphysical health conditions which affect the learning disability population is essential.
For further details and discussion, please contact Samantha Morrison 07983 410529
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability Liaison Nurse role exists to ensure that the needs of the person with a Learning Disability are met when they require admission to hospital. This involves communicating with and working in partnership with a range of clinicians and services working to change systems and educating where appropriate. It also involves close communication and involvement with family, carers and others during the admission period.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Person Specification
qual
Essential
- oRNLD/ RGN
- oENB 998 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of formal post registration learning
- oMinimum of one years' clinical experience at band 5 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- oWorking Knowledge of Clinical Risk Assessment
- oFactual knowledge of the wider NHS and local agendas including the learning disability work plan
- oFactual knowledge of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- oWorking Knowledge of equality and diversity
- oWorking knowledge of Clinical Governance
- oKnowledge of safeguarding adult services and Mental Capacity Act including Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards
Understanding
Essential
- oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing in acute areas
- oUnderstanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication, verbal and written skills
- oAbility to work across traditional boundaries
- oProven change management and service development ability
- oAbility to negotiate and influence different disciplines and grades of staff
Attributes and Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a Team.
Other
Essential
- oGood attendance record
- oEffective time management.
- oEvidence of fulfilling revalidation.
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oAbility to deal with conflict situations
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- oAbility to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances
- oAbility to deal with highly emotional situations and support staff
Person Specification
qual
Essential
- oRNLD/ RGN
- oENB 998 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of formal post registration learning
- oMinimum of one years' clinical experience at band 5 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- oWorking Knowledge of Clinical Risk Assessment
- oFactual knowledge of the wider NHS and local agendas including the learning disability work plan
- oFactual knowledge of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- oWorking Knowledge of equality and diversity
- oWorking knowledge of Clinical Governance
- oKnowledge of safeguarding adult services and Mental Capacity Act including Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards
Understanding
Essential
- oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing in acute areas
- oUnderstanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication, verbal and written skills
- oAbility to work across traditional boundaries
- oProven change management and service development ability
- oAbility to negotiate and influence different disciplines and grades of staff
Attributes and Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a Team.
Other
Essential
- oGood attendance record
- oEffective time management.
- oEvidence of fulfilling revalidation.
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oAbility to deal with conflict situations
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- oAbility to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances
- oAbility to deal with highly emotional situations and support 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.
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).
