Learning Disability Nurse

To act as a specialist practitioner in

childrens learning disability nursing within a community setting.

To undertake holistic assessments and formulate

the information to understand the needs of a children or young person and their

parent/carer.

To be able to collaborate with partner agencies

such as the disabled children team and specialist schools.

To be able to advocate for children, young

people and their parents and carers to support their needs being understood and

met.

To undertake and review care plans/risk

assessments.

To attend multi agency meetings and panels to

contribute information in a professional manner.

The post is full time but part time and flexible working can be considered.

If you want further information or to visit the team please contact Joanne Spinks or Nicola McAdam on: 01422 262 380

At

the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK

Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward

to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to

have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

The post holder

carries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the

Community team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of all

levels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effective

member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote a

consistent multi-agency approach.

The post holder

will contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning

Disability Health team in accordance within local and national guidance

The post holder

will have the ability to work independently as specialist individual

practitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadership

KEY

RESULT AREAS

Management

To promote positive leadership through

excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To liaise with members of the

multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.

Support the effective management of resources and

delegation as required.

Provide audit information as necessary.

Manage patient crisis and respond in a

timely manner.

Contribute towards care management

processes where appropriate.

Manage

an individual caseload by prioritising need.

Support

junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.

Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.

To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local district

policies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.

Contribute towards screening of referrals, taking enquiries and signposting

to other services.

Report untoward occurrences to Nurse Lead/Operational Team Manager

and record on datix.

Professional

To be personally responsible for keeping a breadth of

changes in the nursing profession in terms of clinical development, nursing

education and care management.

Ensure that they receive regular clinical supervision.

Support initiatives in progressive client care that are

evidence based.

To be aware of current legislation, terms and development

within Learning Disability Services.

To undertake training and continued professional

development as agreed with the lead nurse/operational team manager

To advise the Lead Nurse/Operational Team Manager of

shortcomings of the nursing service suggesting appropriate actions.

To ensure that the policy for safe usage and storage of

drugs is adhered to on Trust premises or in the community.

Provide clinical supervision and professional

advice/support to all nursing staff and other appropriate disciplines.

Liaise with specialist clinics in relation to medical and

patient nurse support where appropriate

Support health improvement initiatives.

Ensure that professional registration is maintained.

Personnel

Maintain staff moral and provide junior

staff emotional and professional support and supervision.

We

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

We

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge & Skills

Physical Attributes

Personal Attributes

Experience

Training