Registered Nurse Learning Disability | £55 - £62K | JERSEY

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. You will plan and deliver an effective and competent level of care, be fully aware of the needs of the patients and drive the standard in patient care.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleges, patients and relatives. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and training as appropriate.

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.

The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.

The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.

The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.

The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care.

The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.

The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.

The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.

The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.

The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.

The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.

The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures.

The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills.

The post holder will understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.

The post holder will seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for life-long learning.

The post holder will assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area.

The post holder will contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.

NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practice or demands of the service.

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Desirable

• In possession of or commitment to work towards a level 2 vocational award in health and social care
• Teaching and Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 Years Post qualification experience working across Learning Disability Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015).
• Excellent communications and team working skills
• Basic Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Ability to manage risks and complaints

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN

Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)