Job summary
The Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (NHLD) is looking for a permanent, full-time (37.5hpw) Band 6 registered Learning Disabilities (RNLD), or Mental Health (RMN) Nurse to join our experienced Community Nursing Team. We are active in supporting services across Newham to ensure people with learning disabilities (PWLD) receive excellent health care and to reduce health inequalities.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing team works closely with our multi-disciplinary team colleagues which include Psychiatry, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Art Therapy and Physiotherapy, to offer holistic assessment and interventions. Nursing is a key element of the teams clinical pathways and the post holder will be involved in the Challenging Behaviour Pathway ensuring that a cohesive, responsive community service approach is provided to patient care. The applicant must be able to work autonomously, prioritising and planning their own workload and be actively involved in decisions relating to clients with complex healthcare needs.
About us
This post will primarily be based at the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (29 Romford, Stratford, E15 4LY) and the Newham Centre for Mental Health, but expected to work across the borough and elsewhere as required.
If you have any questions, please contact our team on 0207 059 6600 and ask to speak to Robin Betts (Clinical Service Manager), or Clive Davis (Lead Nurse).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a key role in supporting the continued development of the NHLD and work collaboratively other community health and social care professionals, in-patients (specifically the Newham Centre for Mental Health) and other key stakeholders to support individuals who require a specialist service response, aiming to maintain the individual within their community setting.
The post holder will provide a vital role in assessing the care needs and risks of referred individuals who require an emergency response, ensuring that treatment plans are developed, implemented and evaluated with a person centred focus.
The post holder will need to have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs and CPA. They must also have a proven, clinical understanding of the underlying factors that can contribute to the development of mental health problems for PWLD, how symptoms manifest and the various risk management strategies, interventions available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a key role in supporting the continued development of the NHLD and work collaboratively other community health and social care professionals, in-patients (specifically the Newham Centre for Mental Health) and other key stakeholders to support individuals who require a specialist service response, aiming to maintain the individual within their community setting.
The post holder will provide a vital role in assessing the care needs and risks of referred individuals who require an emergency response, ensuring that treatment plans are developed, implemented and evaluated with a person centred focus.
The post holder will need to have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs and CPA. They must also have a proven, clinical understanding of the underlying factors that can contribute to the development of mental health problems for PWLD, how symptoms manifest and the various risk management strategies, interventions available.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Mentorship qualification
- Registered Nurse; Learning Disabilities (RNLD) &/ or Mental Health (RMN). Current entry on NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Applying evidence-based practice through the use of health assessment tools
- Willingness to develop leadership and supervisory experience of junior Registered nursing staff and pre-registration student nurses
- Experience at Band 5 or above. Must have some experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, preferably within community settings or inpatient settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues within the context of inner London boroughs such as Newham
Desirable
- Working knowledge of legislative framework that are relevant to clients who have learning disability and services pertaining to them
- Ability to liaise with others and to use expertise as a specialist Nurse to work across professional and organizational boundaries
- Ability to take the lead on health promotion/health education initiatives relevant to PWLD
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Mentorship qualification
- Registered Nurse; Learning Disabilities (RNLD) &/ or Mental Health (RMN). Current entry on NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Applying evidence-based practice through the use of health assessment tools
- Willingness to develop leadership and supervisory experience of junior Registered nursing staff and pre-registration student nurses
- Experience at Band 5 or above. Must have some experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, preferably within community settings or inpatient settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues within the context of inner London boroughs such as Newham
Desirable
- Working knowledge of legislative framework that are relevant to clients who have learning disability and services pertaining to them
- Ability to liaise with others and to use expertise as a specialist Nurse to work across professional and organizational boundaries
- Ability to take the lead on health promotion/health education initiatives relevant to PWLD
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
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).
