Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team.
Support is provide by a vibrant and welcoming team, along with opportunities to further your knowledge and experience within the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7 bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high quality care & treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with initial assessment process, contributing to discharge planning at the point of entry, ensuring consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The poster holder will:
To provide quality evidence based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multi-disciplinary team.
To plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands
To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
To have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
To be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff
To understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The poster holder will:
To provide quality evidence based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multi-disciplinary team.
To plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands
To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
To have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
To be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff
To understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Computer & IT Literate
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to the service area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Transforming Care Agenda
- Understanding of the MHA, MCA Equality Act, DoLS and Safeguarding
- Knowledge of Physical Health needs
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice within and MDT
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to advocate for service users
- Ability to take initiative and work alone
Desirable
- Has knowledge of relational boundaries and how they impact on the working environment
- Experience of managing shifts on and inpatient ward
- Experience of the line management of unqualified staff
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Computer & IT Literate
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to the service area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Transforming Care Agenda
- Understanding of the MHA, MCA Equality Act, DoLS and Safeguarding
- Knowledge of Physical Health needs
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice within and MDT
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to advocate for service users
- Ability to take initiative and work alone
Desirable
- Has knowledge of relational boundaries and how they impact on the working environment
- Experience of managing shifts on and inpatient ward
- Experience of the line management of unqualified 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).
