Community Learning Disability Nurse Based in Hartley Hospital, working across the Sefton area.
The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment of health care needs and the development and evaluation of Care Plans for individuals referred to the Service. The post-holder will have responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload delegated by the Team Manager and be responsible and accountable both professionally and legally for all aspects of clinical and non-clinical activity in the service area, ensuring a high standard of clinical care is delivered to the people with learning disabilities under their management. The post-holder will be required to work in diverse environments away from the main area and not directly supervised but will have support from the team.
Main Duties of the Job
1. The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment of health care needs and the development and evaluation of Care Plans for individuals referred to the Service.
2. To actively promote and ensure that all aspects of clinical care offered to people with learning disabilities are of a high clinical standard and evidence-based in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and procedures.
3. To liaise with other members of the Learning Disability Team and other agencies, families, and carers to support the development of Health Action Plans for people with learning disabilities incorporating specialist individual treatment plans and goals.
4. To evaluate regularly and modify the aims and goals in consultation and agreement with the person with learning disabilities and carers.
5. To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that NMC Regulations are adhered to.
6. To facilitate access to generic services where possible and to act as a link person for Primary Care Health Services.
7. To carry out specific Nursing interventions for people with more complex needs in terms of health, mental health, epilepsy, and challenging behaviour.
8. To regularly evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and change care programmes.
9. To develop and monitor written information for patients and their families and/or carers.
10. To identify the need for referral to other professions and agencies as required.
11. To ensure that professional practice promotes social inclusion and is person-centered at all times and to attend planning meetings and case conferences, as required.
12. To develop risk management plans for clients on your own caseload.
13. To carry out intake assessments.
Professional Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for clinical record keeping in accordance with NMC Guidelines, Trust and Department standards for documentation and legal requirements.
2. To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Service to clients within the clinical area on a day-to-day basis, and to assist the MDT in the planning and developing of the Service.
3. To promote health for people with learning disabilities by education and training sessions.
4. To participate in the Learning Disabilities Directorate On-call Service.
5. To support the education of junior staff and students, offering clinical support and teaching as appropriate.
6. To ensure that work is conducted in accordance with Trust Equality & Diversity Strategy, and to contribute to its development.
7. To be responsible for the correct and safe use of equipment and the physical environment in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
8. To communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, with people with learning disabilities and their carers.
9. To record and maintain up to date, accurate written reports as per Trust, Departmental and NMC Standards and Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with Qualification R.N.L.D.
* Evidence of clinical experience in either challenging behaviour or mental health.
* Evidence of working in a range of service environments.
* Eclectic range of clinical competency.
* Working with offenders.
* Working in mental health services.
Knowledge
* Experience of Person-Centred Planning.
* Experience of Care Programme Approach.
* Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages.
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act.
* Knowledge of supported living arrangements.
* Experience of staff training and development.
Skills
* Ability to work with others as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
* To work as part of the on-call team as required.
* Values led approach.
* Commitment to equal opportunities.
Other
* Advanced CRB clearance.
* Flexible approach to hours/duties.
* Must have the ability to travel within the area of work.
* Ability to work in an unpredictable environment which may include people with challenging behaviour.
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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