The Deacon Unit - rated outstanding for leadership
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RNLD / RMN to join the Deacon Unit, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate.
We support people with learning disabilities and complex needs, within the community and inpatient settings.
The Multi-Disciplinary Team includes Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants, and Assistant Psychologists.
The post is based at the Deacon Unit, which is an inpatient unit for people with learning disabilities. The post-holder would be involved in supporting the manager of the service alongside other responsibilities. The service operates 24/7; therefore, flexibility to work shifts, which include nights, weekends, and bank holidays, is required.
Opportunities for joint working with other disciplines and agencies would be an integral part of the role.
Responsibilities:
1. To ensure that the healthcare needs of people with learning disabilities are communicated to the team manager/professional lead/care practitioner and to positively contribute to divisional developments in relation to nursing practice.
2. To advocate and represent the service.
3. To contribute to the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of support workers.
4. To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways.
5. To contribute to initiatives to ensure that the needs of people with protected characteristics are addressed within local services and future developments.
Candidate Requirements:
Candidates should have sound skills and competencies in line with the job description and knowledge and skills framework. The post will offer excellent opportunities for development. Excellent communication skills and confident use of IT would be key in this role.
For informal visits, further information, or questions, please contact Dominika Agyemang on 01372 203 220.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high-quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental health, learning disability, and community trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
For further details/informal visits contact:
Name: Dominika Agyemang
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Dominika.Agyemang@sabp.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01372 203220 #J-18808-Ljbffr