Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will be part of a comprehensive and responsive nursing service within the Community Learning Disability Team. This includes ensuring the provision of specialist professional direction, support and leadership on operational and best practice issues in relation to nursing and adherence to the NMC code of professional practice.
The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with a learning disability, tackling health inequalities and improving access to NHS services. The post holder will facilitate a close working relationship between primary and specialist services, voluntary and private organisations, people with a learning disability and carers.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Community Learning Disability Team, having responsibility for a designated complex caseload.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To identify the health needs of people with a learning disability referred to the service, using specialist clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as challenging behaviour, mental health and complex health needs.
2. To provide a high standard of specialist nursing assessment, formulation and care planning, nursing intervention and evaluation, including assessment and management of risk and crisis situations.
3. To empower clients to access other health services by developing working relationships with relevant professionals.
4. To work with primary and secondary care on integrating pathways for delivering and improving access to health care for people with a learning disability.
5. To educate people with a learning disability about treatment and general health issues in conjunction with other health providers.
6. To work autonomously on a day-to-day basis and be responsible for the management of a complex caseload, which is agreed and reviewed through clinical and managerial supervision.
7. To maintain a high level of communication within very complex and highly sensitive situations with clients and carers.
8. To provide and be involved with individual and group work jointly with relevant services where appropriate.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist.
* Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
* Proven track record of post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
* Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Knowledge and Experience
* 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
* Experience of working with complex clients.
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
* Risk Assessment and Risk Management/Safety Planning skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence-based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Experience of managing own time/working autonomously.
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.
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