Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. Support is provided by a vibrant and welcoming team, along with opportunities to further your knowledge and experience within the unit.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7-bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high-quality care & treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with the initial assessment process, contributing to discharge planning at the point of entry, ensuring consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development.
About Us
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will:
1. Provide quality evidence-based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands.
3. Be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
4. Have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
5. Be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff.
6. Understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Learning Disability Nurse
* Computer & IT Literate
* Evidence of post-registration training relevant to the service area
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Transforming Care Agenda
* Understanding of the MHA, MCA, Equality Act, DoLS, and Safeguarding
* Knowledge of Physical Health needs
* Understanding of evidence-based practice within an MDT
Skills/Experience
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to advocate for service users
* Ability to take initiative and work alone
* Knowledge of relational boundaries and how they impact on the working environment
* Experience of managing shifts on an inpatient ward
* Experience of the line management of unqualified staff
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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