An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, caring, motivated nurse to join our small team of Primary Care Liaison Nurses. The team is focused on delivering high standards of care, providing primary liaison role for primary care and community staff, working in primary care and community settings, co-coordinating primary care services to provide better health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care.
Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours a week.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide primary liaison role for primary care and community staff, working in a primary care setting, co-ordinating primary care services to provide better health outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
A key part of the post involves ensuring the uptake of annual health checks for individuals with learning disabilities and supporting individuals to access health screening checks. The post requires close working with GP Surgeries and hospitals.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
* Current Professional registration - NMC
* Substantial post registration experience working within community multi-disciplinary team setting/relevant clinical environment
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing supporting people with learning disabilities in primary and community hospitals/acute areas.
* Positive and caring attitude
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
* Knowledge of safeguarding services and mental capacity act
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Good Team worker and able to work flexibly
* Patient centered approach to care
* Commitment to imparting knowledge and experience to others
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
To be discussed
Countywide
PL31 2QN
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