Job summary
Job Title: RegisteredNurse Learning Disabilities
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for
Takethe lead and assist other staff in assessing service users needs, planning,implementing and evaluating care plans and interventions designed to meetservice users individual needs (in accordance with the model in use in theparticular service area) and enable them to exercise choice over their ownlives.
Activelyinvolve service users in developing and agreeing their own care plans and toact as an advocate for users of the service ensuring that there is properregard for their dignity, choice, self- esteem, racial, cultural, sexual andreligious needs and preferences.
Ensurethat risks are managed effectively and that an appropriate balance is achievedbetween risk and the benefit to the service user.
actas the Named Nurse and take responsibility for planning and providing care to adefined group of service users within the service and for communicating withother professionals, agencies, relatives and carers where that is appropriateand having due regard for issues of confidentiality.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing theabove.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: - Registered Nurse - Learning & Disabilities
Trust : Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Location : -
Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay, Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are exeter and Torquay.
Pay Rate : £17 - £28
Shift Patterns : 7:30am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 12:30pm, 9am to 5pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, 3:30pm to 8:30pm, 8pm to 8am
About the Trust-
Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health, learning disability and neuro diversity services. We provide a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neuro diversity needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and well being. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on peoples recovery.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support when they need it most.
What you can add:
1. Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
2. Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
3. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
4. Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need:
5. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a learning and disability hospital environment within the last 3 years
6. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
7. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
8. Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.
9. Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider
10. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
11. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
12. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
13. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
14. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
15. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
16. A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Registered Nurse working with Learning Disabilities in a UK hospital environment within the last 3 years.
Qualifications
Essential
17. All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :-
18. Statement of NMC Registration
19. Degree /Diploma in Nursing