About this role
Job summary
The nursing team is a strong, passionate and dedicated team of RNLD's who endeavour to improve the health outcomes for people with learning disabilities across Ealing. We are looking for a full time band 6 Learning Disabilities Nurse to join us.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the nursing model to assess, plan implement and evaluate care, ensuring people's physical health needs are met; to support mainstream health services to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and to support hospital admission and discharges.
The successful candidate will be the clinical and operational supervisor for a junior member of the team, and support student nurses on placements within the team.
You will be provided with many exciting opportunities to further enhance your learning and development through nursing away days, annual trust nursing conferences, attending trust quality awards and training and development opportunities.
Flexible working opportunities available, including agile working. Queries are welcomed via discussion with the appointing manager.
Main duties of the job
Under taking initial nursing assessments
Care planning and implementation
Supporting mental capacity assessment and best interest meetings
Supporting family members, carers and providers
Health promotion
Health facilitation
Implementation and development of care pathways
Liaison with external stakeholders
Support service users to manage their physical health needs:
Supporting GP's to increase annual health check uptake and quality
Facilitating blood tests via desensitisation programmes
Epilepsy care plans
Supporting the dementia pathway
Symptom management and end of life care planning
Supporting weight management
Promoting positive sexual health
Promoting healthy lifestyle choices
Partnership working with the MDT:
Attending weekly referral meetings
Attending weekly case discussion meetings
Raising safeguarding concerns
Reporting incidents
Management:
Clinical and operational management of a band 5 nurse
Supporting student nurses in the role of practice supervisor and assessor - additional training available
Attending regular supervision
Adhering the NMC requirements inc. revalidation
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities Experience of working with people with a learning disability
Desirable
Further education relating to common physical health conditions associated with people with a learning disability
Knowledge and Experience Essential
A minimum of 1-year post graduation experience in working as a learning disabilities nurse Good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities. Experience of managing the physical health needs of people with learning disabilities. Basic understanding of mental health needs of people with learning disabilities Knowledge and understanding of health care systems and structures.
Desirable
Experience of working in a community setting LeDeR training Experience of safeguarding Experience of facilitating training Experience of working with the Mental Capacity Act Experience of lone working Supervision of junior members of staff Previously supported student nurses on placements within an LD nursing setting
Skills and attributes Essential
Experience in assessing the health needs of people with a learning disability Ability to formulate care plans based on a holistic assessment Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners Plan, organise and prioritise own workload To work independently with minimal supervision as well as being able to work well as an integral team member Record and report on clinical information as required Excellent IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, MS Teams, SystmOne and other programmes as required
Desirable
Awareness of local and national legislation relating to the care of people with learning disabilities
Personal Qualities Essential
Warm, friendly, approachable Flexible approach Ability to cope with change Able to work seamlessly with other professional groups Ability to work under pressure Flexible and positive attitude to work. Ability to be empathetic Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Green Lane
Ealing
W7 2PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)