Job summary
The postholder will work closely, in a collaborative way with colleagues across acute and secondary care providers todevelop ways of identifying and responding effectively to meeting the needs of people with Learning Disabilties who areadmitted to services. The post holder will be creative and dynamic in realtion to promoting and championing the rights ofpeople with learning disabilities to access healthcare.
The postholder will support colleagues in acute and secondary care to assess people with learning disabilities referred to theservice, and will provide advice and guidance to hospital staff regarding:-
o Making reasonable adjustments within the hospital environment.
o Managing behaviour which may challenge services.
o Additional complex health needs experienced by individuals.
The postholder will act as a resource for hospital staff and will provide education and training to raise the profile of peoplewith Learning Disabliites and ensure that their health needs are met.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post: The role is 50% clinical and 50% educational.
Main duties of the job
Develop links between the Liaison Service and all clinical areas within Acute and Secondary health provision in Health Board.
o Work in collaboration with Acute/Secondary Care; Primary Care; CLDT's; AATU's and other key stakeholders from health, social care and other agencies.
o Contribute to the development of care pathways to increase awareness of and reduce impact of health inequalities experienced by people with Learning Disabilities.
o Contribute to the identification of barriers to access to healthcare and develop action plans to address.
o Frequently receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information to/about people with Learning Disabilities, their families, carers and other professionals, to ensure the needs of individuals are met.
o Provide guidance, support and education to people with Learning Disabilities, their families and carers accessing healthcare when required.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- R.N.L.D (Learning disability nurse)
- NMC Registrant
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant post-graduate studies.
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the mutli-agency input into Learning Disabilities Services, and experience of working in a Community Team
- Knowledge and understanding of the additional health needs of People with Learning Disabilites; Mental Capacity Act; reasonable adjustments to ensure access to healthcare
- Knowledge of the role and function of Acute/Secondary Care settings
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to build and promote effective working relationships with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and relatives
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex data and information to support decision making processes
- Established communication, negotiation and influencing skills; verbal and written. Proven ability to motivate and influence others
- Proven ability to implement plans of care in relation to people with Learning Disabilities who have additional health needs
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh (please delete as appropriate)
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly dependent upon service
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with all stakeholders
- Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in leadership and collaboration
- Innovative, creative and forward thinking
- Able to travel between sites across the Delivery Unit
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- R.N.L.D (Learning disability nurse)
- NMC Registrant
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant post-graduate studies.
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the mutli-agency input into Learning Disabilities Services, and experience of working in a Community Team
- Knowledge and understanding of the additional health needs of People with Learning Disabilites; Mental Capacity Act; reasonable adjustments to ensure access to healthcare
- Knowledge of the role and function of Acute/Secondary Care settings
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to build and promote effective working relationships with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and relatives
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex data and information to support decision making processes
- Established communication, negotiation and influencing skills; verbal and written. Proven ability to motivate and influence others
- Proven ability to implement plans of care in relation to people with Learning Disabilities who have additional health needs
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh (please delete as appropriate)
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly dependent upon service
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with all stakeholders
- Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in leadership and collaboration
- Innovative, creative and forward thinking
- Able to travel between sites across the Delivery Unit
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).
