Regional Learning Disability Nurse (South)
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Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a Regional Learning Disability Nurse to provide high quality evidence-based specialist nursing support for people with learning disabilities within the region. Supporting services with the oversight and development of support plans, implementing best practice and PBS.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job responsibilities
What you'll be working:
Monday - Friday
This role is a remote role with requirements to travel to sites regularly in the South.
*** This is a nurse qualified role - LEARNING DISABILITY ***
What you'll be doing:
* Support (including initiating developments) learning disabilities services within the region through service visits, review of support plans and clinical cabinets.
* In collaboration with the PBS team, support services in training and implementation of individual PBS plans and interventions.
* Initiate, lead or participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of needs led innovations within the region e.g., training packages, policy development.
* Ensure services are delivering person-centred care as evidenced by measurable clinical outcomes.
* Promote positive health care and maintenance of good health through the education of clients and their families/carers.
* Participate in the setting, auditing and maintenance of standards intended to improve resident care and service provision.
* Provide clinical expertise to individuals with more complex health needs.
* Provide clinical input and advice on health promotion/education and the prevention and minimisation of disability that promotes continuity of care and enables the achievement of resident-focused goals.
* Comply and work within agreed protocols and practices, policies and procedures.
* Contribute to developing and reviewing current policies and procedures in conjunction with other colleagues.
* Contribute to the development of clinically effective practice.
* Support internal mock inspections of services.
* Support the Group Head of Nursing and Regional Lead Nurses to implement the Group Nursing and Care Strategy.
* Always work within the professional guidelines of the NMC code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
* Regular contact with demanding and difficult situations, with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, requiring highly developed and well-practiced communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible in communication style depending on the audience and subject.
What to look forward to:
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* Paid NMC Renewal
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 for all other roles, by recommending someone you know
* ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered LD Nurse (Current NMC Pin Registration)
* A legal right to work in the U.K.
Experience
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
* Passionate about providing high quality care and the Patient and Carer Experience.
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Training and coaching skills to enable colleagues to provide high quality care
* Ability to work independently and be accountable for autonomous decisions.
* Previous post-registration experience ideally with working with individuals with complex needs.
* Experienced and competent in the management of residents in social care settings.
* Experience of coaching others particularly related to improving service quality.
* Experience of working in a matrix organisation
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
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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