Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous senior practitioner to join the Trust as the Lead Nurse for the Learning Disability/Autism team.
We are looking for a motivated individual with vision to change and improve services, who is empathetic and dedicated to working as part of the Safeguarding team.
Applications are invited from Learning Disability Registered Nurses, who have current significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and extensive experience of working at Band 7 level or above in a health care environment.
We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a key member of our Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of patients with learning disabilities, autistic people within our Trust.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you and have the skills we need, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
To provide excellent leadership and management to the Learning Disability Nurses across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT).
To act as the strategic lead in the development of equitable and high-quality health care for people with autism and learning disabilities within acute care across the MSEFT.
To contribute to the planning and prioritising of targets with the Associate Director for Safeguarding, Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other strategic partners.
To provide evidence based clinical advice and expertise to practitioners within the service, service users, cares and others.
To take delegated responsibility for operational management, leadership and clinical practice as required.
To take a lead role in the development of education and training programmes delivered by the service regarding the health agenda.
To taking a leading role in audit, research and governance arrangements within the service.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role as our Learning Disability and Autism Service Lead using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role as our Learning Disability and Autism Service Lead using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant training and be currently registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
- Experience of being a clinical expert and having completed specific post registration training at Masters Level or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation and practice issues at local and national level.
- Knowledge and understanding of governance, quality, risk management, and data protection.
- Experience of leading service planning, development and strategy.
- Experience of staff management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to impart highly complex and sensitive information to others with different levels of understanding.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and publications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant training and be currently registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
- Experience of being a clinical expert and having completed specific post registration training at Masters Level or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation and practice issues at local and national level.
- Knowledge and understanding of governance, quality, risk management, and data protection.
- Experience of leading service planning, development and strategy.
- Experience of staff management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to impart highly complex and sensitive information to others with different levels of understanding.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and publications.
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).
