Community Nurse

Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a

caseload of adults with learning disabilities. They may have either or both

physical and mental health care needs. This will include relationships with Primary

and Secondary health care, as well as private and voluntary care agencies.

To be

responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and

efficient delivery of high-quality outcome focused service in a person-centred

approach.

This is a

generic community care role providing support and cover across Plymouth city

localities.

To be

responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and

efficient delivery of high-quality service to the population.

There is

responsibility for participating in reviewing a persons eligibility for

Continuing Healthcare funding and is responsible for making consistent and

well-informed professional decisions about the determination of CHC funding,

ensuring that the national framework is applied, and they adhere to all local

policies and procedures.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Participating in the undertaking of health needs

reviews and holistic health assessments to identify needs and plan care

accordingly.

To identify, plan and manage risk of an individuals

care needs, relating to physical health, behavioural and/or mental health.

To be responsible for assessing, planning and making

recommendations for future care in partnership with patient, carer and

multi-professional agencies including case conferences for reviewing the

packages of care and care co-coordinating as appropriate.

To liaise with Primary and Secondary care agencies to

ensure better health outcomes for individuals.

To ensure consideration of Mental Capacity in Best

Interest decision making.

To maintain effective and appropriate communication

networks with members of the multi-disciplinary team, the independent sector

homes and all stakeholder agencies and organisations to ensure that the

individual care needs can be met.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary team specialist

assessments.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner,

planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the

service.

To provide any relevant information and explanation to

clients and carers at a level commensurate with their ability to understand

using total communication.

To provide evidence-based advice and guidance to care

staff on the management of health needs to patients and signpost to other

services.

To act as a role model for other staff and students

demonstration high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To undertake health promotion/education whenever

possible to all adults with a Learning Disability and also to contribute to

planned health promotion activities.

To work with all other agencies with regards to the

Safeguarding process.

To be responsible for coordinating

reviews as per guidelines.

Prioritise caseload to meet

competing demands

To be aware of and abide by the

Livewell SouthWest policies, standards and Clinical Governance initiatives.

Present confidentiality and be aware

of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment

process.

Involvement in continual audit and

review of services to determine quality.

Maintain safe record-keeping and

confidential practice, in line with Livewell SouthWest and professional

guidance and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and

consent for assessment process.

To ensure electronic record keeping

policy is adhered to.

To maintain a high professional

standard of conduct at all times in accordance with NMC/ professional bodies

code of professional conduct. Maintain

an active status on NMC/ professional bodies register.

To maintain own re-validation

portfolio.

Assume responsibility for own

professional development and personal knowledge. Undertake and contribute to

research where appropriate.

Monitor own performance against

agreed objectives through the process of appraisal and personal development

plans and professional body regulations.

Maintain professional expertise by

arranging and attending meetings, study days and mandatory training and service

training.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Specific Skills

Desirable: - Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse; - Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable: - Mentorship Certificate

Additional Requirements

Experience

Desirable: - Experience working in primary /community health settings.; - Experience in mentoring students.; - Working across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge