Job summary
The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.
Aim of the role:
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's:
Putting people first
Prioritising quality
Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
Being professional and honest
Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
The post holder will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level in Learning Disability and have experience of working within Learning Disability and Autism services.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, they will manage a caseload of patients with learning disability and mental health needs, using evidence based practise.
They are required to take a lead role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a range of intervention and assessment of people , who have a learning disability and presenting with a mental illness and or severe challenging behaviour, taking into consideration the patient's physical/cognitive/perceptual skills to identify the patient's abilities and areas of difficulty.
2. Expected to work within a values driven, recovery based approach that imbeds the Positive Behaviour Support framework. Post holders will have experience of working with people who have a learning disability and either mental ill-health and/or complex behavioural needs
3. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload in the day to day allocation of work, whilst being able to work flexibly to meet the needs of their patients, their relatives and carers and the service.
4. To deputise when required in the absence of the Team/Service Lead and delegate appropriately to more junior members of staff, support workers and rehabilitation assistants as appropriate.
5. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them.
6. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
7. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,515 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Secondament Post
Essential
- Three Years experience in nursing field
Desirable
- will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level in Learning Disability and have experience of working within Learning Disability and Autism services
- 1.To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
- 3.Have specialist knowledge in the field of LDA in order to carry out assessments and interventions, underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches whilst ensuring regular evaluation of the care plan.
The post holder will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level in Learning Disability
Essential
- 1.Provide a range of intervention and assessment of people , who have a learning disability and presenting with a mental illness and or severe challenging behaviour
Desirable
- oLead, support and provide assessment and interventions based on people's needs in moment of crisis and prior.
4.To deputise when required in the absence of the Team/Service Lead and delegate appropriately
Essential
- oTo support the Team Manager and other colleagues and stakeholders in identifying best course of action that meets the needs of service users.
Desirable
- oWill be actively involved with the CLDT, mental health wards, and the LDA subgroup- in providing expert input in the care of our LDA population
Person Specification
Secondament Post
Essential
- Three Years experience in nursing field
Desirable
- will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level in Learning Disability and have experience of working within Learning Disability and Autism services
- 1.To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
- 3.Have specialist knowledge in the field of LDA in order to carry out assessments and interventions, underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches whilst ensuring regular evaluation of the care plan.
The post holder will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level in Learning Disability
Essential
- 1.Provide a range of intervention and assessment of people , who have a learning disability and presenting with a mental illness and or severe challenging behaviour
Desirable
- oLead, support and provide assessment and interventions based on people's needs in moment of crisis and prior.
4.To deputise when required in the absence of the Team/Service Lead and delegate appropriately
Essential
- oTo support the Team Manager and other colleagues and stakeholders in identifying best course of action that meets the needs of service users.
Desirable
- oWill be actively involved with the CLDT, mental health wards, and the LDA subgroup- in providing expert input in the care of our LDA population
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Goodmayes Hospital, North East London NHS Foundation Trust
157 Barley Lane, Goodmayes Hospital
Ilford
IG1 8XJ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
