Job summary A unique and rare opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Learning Disability Service working across Northamptonshire to support primary care services and undertake Annual Health Checks for 14 with a Learning Disability. The expansion of the community team is part of the national community transformation process evolving in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of responding to national change and developments in the delivery of care for those with a Learning Disability. Main duties of the job The post holder will combine high level assessment to make a diagnosis, initiate medical and/or nursing treatments, refer appropriately and lead the co-ordination of care working with partner agencies and key stakeholders. You will be expected to support colleagues and be responsible for non-medical prescribing, managing an age inclusive caseload, facilitate clinics and use a holistic clinical assessment approach. You will also manage the implementation of a range of care interventions for service users presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF445-MH-A Job locations Community Team for People with a Learning Disability Newland House Northampton NN1 3EB Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located in the Supporting Documents section. The full person specification can be accessed under the "About You" section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located in the Supporting Documents section. The full person specification can be accessed under the "About You" section of the document. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of significant experience working in a healthcare setting at a senior clinical level. Independent Nurse Prescriber Knowlegable in relation to clinical governance and prescribing RGN Desirable Data analysis, identifies and uses appropriate analytical methods to ensure the successful analysis of data. Knowledge of change management tools and able to demonstrate ability to influence change and affect change through others Understanding of practices that promote self-care management, behaviour change and independent living Understanding/Experience of patients with Learning Disabilities Skills and Abilities Essential Holder of UK Driving licence Experience of SystmOne Electronic Patient record system Able to use a range of IT software (capable of producing reports/documents/presentations) Demonstated ability to have knowledge of and be able to identify, diagnose functional capability. Previous experience of delivery of outcome measures to reduce health inequalities in people with long term conditionss Desirable Highly developed presentation skills Teaching, coaching and mentorship skills Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of significant experience working in a healthcare setting at a senior clinical level. Independent Nurse Prescriber Knowlegable in relation to clinical governance and prescribing RGN Desirable Data analysis, identifies and uses appropriate analytical methods to ensure the successful analysis of data. Knowledge of change management tools and able to demonstrate ability to influence change and affect change through others Understanding of practices that promote self-care management, behaviour change and independent living Understanding/Experience of patients with Learning Disabilities Skills and Abilities Essential Holder of UK Driving licence Experience of SystmOne Electronic Patient record system Able to use a range of IT software (capable of producing reports/documents/presentations) Demonstated ability to have knowledge of and be able to identify, diagnose functional capability. Previous experience of delivery of outcome measures to reduce health inequalities in people with long term conditionss Desirable Highly developed presentation skills Teaching, coaching and mentorship skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Community Team for People with a Learning Disability Newland House Northampton NN1 3EB Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)