- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training.
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.
- Reliable and enthusiastic.
- Motivated and resourceful.
- Professional attitude.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
- Experience of working.
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on well being.
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process.
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services & issues assessment.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carers services, issues & assessment.
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
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Community Learning Disability Nurse - Dewsbury, United Kingdom - South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Hours Per Week
Are you passionate about supportingpeople with Learning Disabilities and committed to improving quality of life?
We have an exciting opportunity for aBand 5 Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to work in our community nursingTeam.
We are an experienced, supportive,and committed specialist multi-disciplinary team which includes Psychology,Nursing, SLT, and Health Care Support Workers. All team members are committedto delivering the Transforming Care agenda and delivering comprehensive,outcome driven assessments and interventions.
The successful candidate will have agood understanding of the complex physical and behavioural needs of people withlearning disabilities and be able to demonstrate that they have the qualitiesto deliver safe, effective, and personalized care.
The post holder will also be requiredto work with and alongside families, carers and others who are providingsupport to the patient within a community/home setting.
The role includes the ability toprepare and produce client related materials such as accessible information andoccasional educational resources where relevant to patient needs.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly motivated and conscientiousindividual who has the desire to work creatively with people with learningdisabilities within the community, providing the highest standards of safe andcompassionate care to clients to maximise their potential.
The role will involve the assessment and delivery ofhigh-quality therapeutic interventions to address the physical, behavioural andmental health needs of service users.
The successful candidate will be need to haveexcellent organisational and time management skills, ability to workeffectively within an MDT and harbour close relationships with several agenciesand prioritise casework and delegate tasks to junior staff members whenappropriate.
Forfurther information or to arrange a visit to the team please contact AndrewBirkenshaw
All employees of the Trust are stronglyencouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible andaccountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilledinterventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on adefined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a LD Service.
To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered CPA, MHA
To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the LD Service. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including appropriate to qualification).
Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.
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Special Knowledge and Skills
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