Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse
We are seeking an experienced Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse looking to progress into a Band 6 Community role, or an existing Band 6 Nurse, to join our dynamic and supportive team working with adults with learning disabilities in North Oxfordshire.
This role offers a diverse opportunity, covering both physical and mental health needs. You will work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) alongside a range of health professionals, supporting individuals with learning disabilities in North and West Oxfordshire.
Our Team:
* Lead Nurse
* 5 Community Nurses
* 2 Nurse Associate Trainees
* 1 Nurse Cadet
We are looking for a 6th Nurse to join us on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible. You'll play an integral role in delivering person-centred care, supporting individuals to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering care for adults with learning disabilities
* Collaborating within an MDT to create care plans
* Supporting physical and mental health needs
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
* Experience in a similar role or a desire to progress from Band 5 to Band 6
* Strong communication and team-working skills
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team in North Oxfordshire.
Main duties of the job
You will report directly to the Locality Lead Nurse and will be responsible for providing leadership and management to nursing and healthcare support staff within their designated area of work at Oxford Health Foundation Trust. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to care delivery, taking a lead on specific areas within the available resources.
As a Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse, the role involves working as part of the MDT to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the healthcare needs of adults with learning disabilities, following the framework of:
* The holistic care model (Four-Tier model)
* Seven areas of clinical practice
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a complex caseload of patients with learning disabilities, being accountable for conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, creating care plans, and implementing nursing interventions. This includes developing a variety of care plans (e.g., Positive Behaviour Support, epilepsy care) and ensuring the inclusion of patients' and carers' views in these evidence-based plans.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse or RN Adult or RN Mental Health with evidence of knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities with their health needs.
Knowledge
* Computer skills including Microsoft systems, electronic patient record systems, virtual consultations.
* Knowledge and experience of a variety of assessments and interventions related to Oxford Health Learning Disability Core business
* Knowledge of evidenced based practice in clinical areas of practice including Epilepsy; Dementia; physical and mental health; autism; behaviours of concern
* Working knowledge of the application of the NMC Code of Conduct
Experience
* Experience equivalent to in depth post qualifying (at least 3 years)
* Experience of mentorship in practice and/or management of junior nursing staff
Skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Provide clinical supervision
* Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)
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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