Acute Liaison Nurse- Learning Disabilities
5 days ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Passionate Learning Disability Nurse to join our Acute Liaison Team to cover Maternity Leave on a fixed term basis for 12 months hours.
The post holder will work within Nottingham University Hospital Trust based at Queens Medical centre Nottingham but covering University hospitals including Nottingham City campus. The post holder will be operationally managed and clinically supervised by the IDD team leader from Notts healthcare NHS trust.
The post holder will provide an assessment and advisory service to all involved with supporting patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities whether attending as an in-patient, outpatient or attending the accident and emergency department.
The post holder will also where appropriate contribute to mandatory training, induction, and other forms of training provided throughout the acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
Key duties include:-
Strategic
To act as a resource for the management teams within the NUH, Specialist Services Directorate of Nottinghamshire Healthcare (Notts HC) Trust, and those involved in improving the healthcare of people with a learning disability by providing specialist knowledge of people with a learning disability. The Team will achieve this by providing a learning disability perspective when any party are developing or reviewing any of the healthcare processes that may have an impact on people with a learning disability.
Education
To deliver training and / or coaching, both formal and informal, to all relevant NUH staff so that their knowledge of learning disability is enhanced. In such a way that people with a learning disability experience the best possible experience from secondary healthcare interventions and appropriate clinical outcomes. This should increase the skills of staff when interacting with people with a learning disability. The Team will also provide an educational function to Notts HC staff and local care providers so that service users and staff can be most appropriately prepared to attend hospital.
Liaison
To work directly with individuals with a learning disability, their family carers, paid carers, other stakeholders and staff within the NUH Trust to maximise the positive experience of people with a learning disability while receiving secondary healthcare.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will join an established Team working within NUH Hospitals.
The post holder will be based within Nottingham University Hospitals and will work with hospital based staff employed by Nottingham University Hospitals. The post holder will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare. The key role is to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are admitted to the acute hospital have equitable access to appropriate healthcare.
Offer a liaison, strategic and educational role.
Assist in the development of pathways and protocols to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have equity of access.
Provide and receive complex sensitive information in a highly emotive atmosphere.
Assist in the development of health promotion initiatives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in partnership with service users, primary care, and public health and specialist services.
To advocate that the standards set in National Policy and Guidance is implemented in relation to the health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you feel that you can make a real difference to patient care
We would like to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RNLD Qualification Maintains current qualification with NMC
Desirable
Teaching Qualification
Training
Essential
up to date training and clinical Training Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery Teaching and presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
An understanding of government policies and legislation relating to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their health needs An understanding of the application of the Mental Capacity Act. Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and the Equality Act Knowledge of the nursing 6 C's
Desirable
experience of working in a hospital setting An awareness of the networks and agencies supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities operating within the City of Nottingham and the wider county Awareness of National and Local issues impacting on nursing care
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities in a health role Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding Experience of working within multidisciplinary/agency teams.
Desirable
Specialist and Area Specific experience
Skills
Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient's nursing care High level of Interpersonal and communication skills Excellent written, verbal and interactive skills Effective personal time management and organisational skills IT Skills specifically use of e-mails, internet searches and transfer of information, Microsoft office. Ability to work in unfamiliar environments and for multiple organisations Ability to focus on learning and professional development of self or others An ability to manage projects and referrals using own initiative An ability to work within stressful situations, especially around the management of multiple referrals and prioritising referrals without direct supervision
Desirable
Needs assessment /research experience
Contractual requirements
Essential
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