Community Learning Disability Nurse
7 days ago
Job summary
The Community Long Term Team ( CLTT) in Peterborough City Council (PCC) work closely with Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) to provide an integrated health and social care service for adults with Learning Disabilities living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The CLTT aim is to ensure the assessment and provision of person-centred specialist health and social care services that promote an individual's right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing, in line with their assessed needs and enables them to reach their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurses to work across the Peterborough area. You will have experience relevant to working within a community-based role, supporting people with learning disabilities. As an autonomous practitioner you will manage a caseload providing assessment and interventions in relation to the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
Main duties of the job
The delivery of specialist nursing within Peterborough , working alongside our colleagues within LDP of Cambridgeshire
To participate in the delivery of a countywide specialist Learning Disability nursing service under the guidance of a senior Nurse. With support from a senior Nurse work with identified service users providing assessment, identification and treatment of the health needs of adults with a learning disability.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
The post holder will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with Adults with a Learning Disability and be willing to undertake appropriate post registration training. To have an understanding of Health and Social care policy and legislation for the service user group in relation to your professional practice. With the support of the senior nurse prioritise and maintain a personal caseload within the context of the Community Long Term Team and in conjunction with our Colleagues within the LDP . To participate in the assessment, identification, treatment and management of the specialist health and nursing needs of the learning disability population. This includes risk assessment, assessment of complex conditions challenging behaviour including forensic issues, palliative care, mental health, epilepsy etc. To provide advice and support to service users, carers and partner agencies in regard to people with learning disability. To liaise and communicate effectively and sensitively with other professionals in the MDT, the CLTT, the LDP and external agencies ( Older peoples teams, Mental Health Teams, Drug and Alcohol, Palliative and Childrens Services) providing specialist LD advice as necessary. To provide interventions in relation to the implementation and evaluation of specialist programmes of care which support the health care of individuals or groups with Learning disabilities and complex needs. To have a good understanding of the specific needs of the service user group including at times of crisis. during placement breakdowns, mental health and physical health relapses and periods of challenging behaviours To recognise the impact of a persons communication needs and tailor interaction to meet this need. To have knowledge of multidisciplinary working with parents with learning disability. To work in service users homes and a variety of community settings where conditions may pose a risk, including lone working. Under the supervision of the senior nurse write timely professional reports/ records and action plans in line with professional guidelines that comply with CPFT and County Council record keeping policies as appropriate. To provide nursing advice in relation to individual case work to professionals within the CLTT To work to reduce health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability by working with partners in primary and secondary care. To have an understanding of local health needs and as part of the CLTT nursing service respond to changes and care provision as outlined in government initiatives. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered Practice Educator or mentor in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements
Desirable
Experience of supervising staff Additional clinical training relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with adults with Learning Disability Experience of managing a caseload Experience of nursing assessment and intervention relevant to adults with LD
Desirable
Post qualifying experience within a Community MDT Care Co-ordination in CPA/Case Management Experience in providing clinical supervision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Effective organisation and time management skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and of those you supervise Ability to priorities your own work and the work of those you supervise Ability to use own initiative Ability to work as part of MDT Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress Demonstrable Knowledge and practice of good customer care skills
Desirable
Counselling Skills Ability to deliver health education training
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Knowledge IT skills Understanding of research and audit processes Awareness of current trends legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities and their carers Evidence of continuous professional development
Other
Essential
Ability to Travel within a rural location-
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