Job summary
Community Nurse - Learning Disability (Band 6)
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Hounslow Adult Learning Disability Health Team (HALDHT), whilst having responsibility for a designated specialist caseload. The post holder is expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities, tackling inequalities in health and improving access to identified services in the statutory and 3rd sector
Main duties of the job
As a specialist nurse, assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the care/support needs and plans of individuals (undertaking relevant risk assessments)
Co-ordinates and undertakes visiting depot clinics, provides specialist advice in relation to the health and wider needs of adults with learning disabilities. Acts as a CPA coordinator where required
Forms a supportive relationship with learning disability service users, families and carers to facilitate care and support in all settings and collaborates with GP's, primary care teams, acute & mental health Trusts and other stake holders towards improving access to their services by people with learning disabilities
Provide clinical oversight (day to day and/or by clinical supervision) to junior nurses and student learners. Deputize for the Senior Community Nurse and Consultant Nurse and undertake designated duties when required
About us
In 2021, the Hounslow Adult Learning Disability Health Team (HALDHT) received national recognition and was 'highly commended'by PrescQIPP, on the positive work the service has been been doing with STOMP and reducing the overuse/prescribing of medications in people with learning disabilities. In 2022, the service also reached the finals of the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards
The work in the team is varied, interesting and professionally very rewarding . You will have freedom to innovate and shape services in new ways. Our service is super friendly and there is excellent peer support from colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and persons specification for the full job outline of main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and persons specification for the full job outline of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- RNLD (Registered Nurse Learning Disability) Qualification & active on NMC Register
- Professional knowledge to degree level (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in a related health field (e.g. nursing, healthcare etc) or Diploma level training or equivalent in specialist area
- Evidence of continuing Personal and Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience (3 years) in health/ social care settings, possessing specialist knowledge of and applying clinical skills to clients with complex health/ mental health/ challenging needs
- Experience of working with across the full range of needs of people with learning disabilities e.g. mental health, physical and multiple disabilities, behaviours that challenge etc
- Experience of contributing to service wide projects
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of teaching training and / or supervision
Skills and Abilities:
Essential
- Be competent and have clinical skills in undertaking (e.g., BP, P, R, depot injections etc)
- Prioritise and manage own workload effectively without direct supervision
- Able to communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals
Knowledge:
Essential
- In depth knowledge of legislation and or statutory responsibilities
- Evidence of research and evidence based practice, including knowledge of NICE guidance and implementation
- Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic with a high standard of personal and team performance
- Ability to deal with 'challenge' in a positive and professional manner
Other requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- RNLD (Registered Nurse Learning Disability) Qualification & active on NMC Register
- Professional knowledge to degree level (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in a related health field (e.g. nursing, healthcare etc) or Diploma level training or equivalent in specialist area
- Evidence of continuing Personal and Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience (3 years) in health/ social care settings, possessing specialist knowledge of and applying clinical skills to clients with complex health/ mental health/ challenging needs
- Experience of working with across the full range of needs of people with learning disabilities e.g. mental health, physical and multiple disabilities, behaviours that challenge etc
- Experience of contributing to service wide projects
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of teaching training and / or supervision
Skills and Abilities:
Essential
- Be competent and have clinical skills in undertaking (e.g., BP, P, R, depot injections etc)
- Prioritise and manage own workload effectively without direct supervision
- Able to communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals
Knowledge:
Essential
- In depth knowledge of legislation and or statutory responsibilities
- Evidence of research and evidence based practice, including knowledge of NICE guidance and implementation
- Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic with a high standard of personal and team performance
- Ability to deal with 'challenge' in a positive and professional manner
Other requirements
Desirable
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
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW11 8HU
Employer's website
https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
