Clinical Practice Support the wards and departments across the Trust in their role to facilitate the meeting of individual healthcare needs for people with complex needs; input into risk assessments and input into plans of care to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals Utilise information from other multi-agency risk registers such as child protection, domestic violence, public protection and Independent Safeguarding Authority (I.S.A.) in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Liaise with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients and to promote the safety and well-being of individuals Assess and advise accordingly on issues surrounding the complex needs of people with LD/AS in relation to: Emergency and Elective Admissions, Discharge Planning, Access to investigations and diagnostics. Work with the community specialist services to co-ordinate support with learning disability referrals that may require help to access acute services. Act to raise awareness of Safeguarding Adults processes, ensuring concerns regarding vulnerable adults are responded to appropriately and making appropriate support Trust staff to make referrals within the current Safeguarding adult procedures Identify and manage issues related to specific needs of vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical and nursing staff managing patients in hospital Share relevant information with appropriate partner organisations according to Information sharing protocols and governance, in order to manage risks to patients and ensure robust care planning to meet their needs and the safety of others. Provide support and advice regarding best interest decisions and consent issues to individuals, their family/carer and the professionals involved in decision making about their care. Attend and contribute to case conferences / clinical meetings and discharge planning meetings as appropriate, and to make referrals direct to social services / other agencies as required. Provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health & wellbeing and their own safety. Act as an advocate for users with learning disabilities or who are Autistic, ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support. Maintain accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the trust computer system Work clinically to delivery planned patient care in order to maintain clinical skills and credibility as a competent practitioner and leader. Provide and receive sensitive or complex information and communicate at varyingly levels this to a range of individuals or professionals internal and externally to the Trust. Provide advice on restraints in line with Trust policy to include physical and medicines restraints For further details please see attached JD&PS.