Job summary
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Community Integrated Learning Disability Team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have excellent values, interpersonal and communication skills. You should be innovative, person centred and committed to improving outcomes for people with a learning disability across health, social care and third sector services.
The post is 35.5 hours per week.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The team offers an integrated specialist health and social care service to people with a learning disability and their carers, living in community settings. You will carry a caseload and work as an allocated nurse to service users with complex health needs. You will have experience of completing health assessments and person centred health actions plans and will be able to facilitate and support ongoing access to healthcare.
About us
Working for your organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to this population.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the Blackpool person then this could be the post for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To participate in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of programme of care for people with a learning disability
To liaise effectively with primary care teams and all professional agencies in the development and planning of care for the person with a learning disability
To use specialist knowledge effectively, informing clients and carers about clinical aspects of learning disability
Attend and contribute to PCP's and joint assessment meetings by being the client's facilitator and providing verbal/written reports of the clients needs
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical action and ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To participate in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of programme of care for people with a learning disability
To liaise effectively with primary care teams and all professional agencies in the development and planning of care for the person with a learning disability
To use specialist knowledge effectively, informing clients and carers about clinical aspects of learning disability
Attend and contribute to PCP's and joint assessment meetings by being the client's facilitator and providing verbal/written reports of the clients needs
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical action and ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification RNLD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with partner agencies.
- Experience of working in a community setting with adults with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of the current legislative framework and good practice guidance regarding supporting people with Learning Disabilities.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience in the completion of health screenings, health assessments and the completion of care and intervention plans.
- Experience in the development of Person Centered plans and Health Action Plans.
Desirable
- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues in primary and secondary health settings, social care and third sector agencies.
- Experience in the identification and delivery of training.
- Experience in the use of medication to support people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour and/or mental ill health.
- Experience in case/care management and the facilitation of multi-disciplinary planning meetings.
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to build a rapport with people from all backgrounds and agencies.
- Ability to network with other agencies.
- Ability to know your own limitations and when to seek supervision.
- Emotional intelligence
- Self motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers, providers, particularly in stressful situations or times of crisis.
Desirable
- Ability to identify team development opportunities and contribute to the development of care pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification RNLD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with partner agencies.
- Experience of working in a community setting with adults with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of the current legislative framework and good practice guidance regarding supporting people with Learning Disabilities.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience in the completion of health screenings, health assessments and the completion of care and intervention plans.
- Experience in the development of Person Centered plans and Health Action Plans.
Desirable
- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues in primary and secondary health settings, social care and third sector agencies.
- Experience in the identification and delivery of training.
- Experience in the use of medication to support people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour and/or mental ill health.
- Experience in case/care management and the facilitation of multi-disciplinary planning meetings.
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to build a rapport with people from all backgrounds and agencies.
- Ability to network with other agencies.
- Ability to know your own limitations and when to seek supervision.
- Emotional intelligence
- Self motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers, providers, particularly in stressful situations or times of crisis.
Desirable
- Ability to identify team development opportunities and contribute to the development of care pathways.
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).
