Learning Disabilities

Job summary

SPECIALIST LEARNING DISABILTIES DIRECTORATE

Learning Disabilities Physical Health Pathway Nurse Coordinator - Band 6 Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Part time ( hours per week) Base - Redwoods Shrewsbury or Hall Court Telford.

RNMH/LD/RMN/Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification.

Do you have a passion for working effectively and creatively with people with learning disabilities? Do you relish the challenge of supporting service users to get the best possible specialist services?If the answer is yes, then your next career opportunity could be working with us within our Adult Learning Disability Service here at Midland Partnership Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a part time Nurse to work autonomously as part of a wider physical health team within with wider LD directorate to coordinate the day to day running of the physical health post holder will play a key role in health promotion and the monitoring of long-term conditions for those service users identified from the Physical Health Pathway. The post holder will support, supervise, and oversee clinic support staff and take an active role in mentoring student nurses and TNAs. The post holder will also contribute to practice and policy development with support from senior hope this opportunity excites you, and if you would like to be part of our journey, please contact us for more information.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously, as part of a wider physical health team within the LD directorate. The post holder will support staff within the Community Learning Disability Team, Physical Health Monitoring Team (PHMT) and other clinicians (where relevant) to follow a consistent approach to complete or support with physical health assessments for service users with learning disabilities in the community where:-A. Anti-psychotic medication is being prescribed by the CDLT Psychiatrist or Non-Medical Prescriber which has physical health monitoring requirement, (unless an Essential Shared Care Agreement is in place). And to;B. Align with MPFT Physical health Standard Operating Procedure will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, to provide evidence-based nursing care to community service users across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin within the Community Learning Disability Service. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and day to day running of the physical health clinic(s) and the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of physical health care for service users across the Community LD service. The post holder will play a key role in health promotion and the monitoring of long term conditions for those service users identified from the Physical Health Pathway. The post holder will support, supervise and oversee clinic support staff and take an active role in mentoring student nurses and TNAs.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be able to work autonomously, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physical health care across the Community LD directorate using a person centred approach and ensuring high quality evidenced based standards of care are achieved. To prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. To work in line with the care plan and risk assessment identified on the medic/NMP clinic letter. To be responsible for the general, day to day management of the Physical Health Monitoring Team and practice identified in the Physical Health pathway, including prioritising and managing workload for self and others. To have overall responsibility for ensuring the cleaning and servicing of medical equipment using appropriate methods, ordering of stock and equipment, monitoring of infection control compliance etc. To provide clinical support for more junior staff and students who are working in the clinic environment or who are providing physical health care assessments/interventions. To be responsible for undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and interventions which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. This will include (but is not limited to) venepuncture, use of the ECG recording. To undertake a variety of physical observations and physical health interventions in a range of settings which are appropriate to the individuals scope of practice and, when needed, communicate findings appropriately, escalating any concerns to the most appropriate person/s. To request a range of pathology tests, for example blood test and ECG. To undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used To provide advice and education on the promotion of health and prevention of illness relevant to the referral. (This may be in conjunction with the wider LD team). In line with the individuals scope of practice, this may include offering clinics, for example weight management where medication is the cause. To ensure accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of service user care and treatment are recorded in line with local policy and NMC guidelines. To use the Mental Capacity Process in line with the Trust DMI Policy and LD Physical Health Pathway. This is in regard to the use of clinical holding to manage service users with different levels of cognitive impairment as a possible appropriate response to incidents of behaviours that challenge services, and of instances of resistance to medical procedures. To ensure effective communication/handover of information of service user to all relevant health professionals, this may be verbal or written information or referral onwards. To administer medications, via a variety of routes ( IM/TOP) in accordance with Trust Policy and Medicines Code where relevant to the role. To achieve and maintain skills and clinical competencies specific to the post and undertake additional training, appraisal and clinical supervision as part of continuing professional development in order to effectively meet the needs of the service user group. To offer support to the GP, when required, in specific clinical procedures.

Decisions and Judgment: Professional responsibilities To work within own competence, according to the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines and be accountable for their own, autonomous, professional actions. To be accountable and responsible for accurate record keeping in accordance with local policies. To participate in quality and governance initiatives and clinical audit. To contribute to service developments relating to health promotion and the physical health pathway. To develop and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other health care professionals in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for service user care. To work within the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983). To provide nurse leadership, education and clinical / professional support to students and junior staff. To be able to act as a clinical supervisor for students and junior staff To maintain safety and safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service user and visitors and the public, by implementing all policies and procedures relating to security and Health and Safety.

Systems and Equipment To utilise and maintain equipment and systems in line with Trust Policies and procedures. To be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, cleaning of medical equipment using appropriate methods, ordering of stock and equipment, monitoring of infection control compliance.

Physical Demands of the Job Where necessary the post holder may be required to take a role in the management of actual and potential physical aggression using appropriate techniques and Challenging/Difficult Parts of the Job The post holder will be required to provide physical health care to service users who may be presenting with challenging behaviour and who may be extremely mentally unwell. The post holder will be expected to be able to travel to meet the needs of the service.

This document does not attempt to describe all the tasks of the post, but it does indicate the degree of autonomy, authority and discretion, together with examples of the activities of a Band 6 Nurse within the LD Service.Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Qualification in learning disability and / or mental health. Relevant Physical Health Training.

Desirable

Non-Medical Prescriber. Evidence of or willingness to undertake MSc level study as appropriate to the role.

Experience

Essential

Experience of health promotion and supporting service users to self-care. Experience of supervision and mentorship of junior staff and student nurses. Experience of applying reasonable adjustments in health care.

Desirable

Experience working within a community setting.

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