BANK Learning Disability Nurse

4 weeks ago


Hatfield Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 5 level, within HertfordshireAll roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within learning disabilities services. HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.
To be part of an integrated health/social care team providing inpatient care for service users suffering from serious and enduring mental illness. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.


The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a learning disabilities nurse.


o Work as a Named Nurse/part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of careo Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and appliedo Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the serviceareao Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholderso Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service areao Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.


200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.


Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. Building on the CQC ' Outstanding' rating given by the CQC in 2019, we remain on our Good to Great journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.


To support us on this journey we are looking for an energetic, dynamic and ambitious individual to join our organisation.
The Staff Bank Bureau is seeking Band 5 Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse who is committed to providing high-quality care. We are offering a Bank role to work alongside our current nursing staff and be part of the multi-disciplinary team that really delivers. This is a excellent opportunity and you'll be ambitious to take a multidisciplinary approach to delivering care to our inpatients.


Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.


The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a learning disabilities nurse.


Work as a Named Nurse/part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of care Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholders Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Knowledge/Training/Experience
NMC
Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

Completion of management training
Teaching/training experience

Customer Service skills

Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving


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