About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse to make a meaningful difference to the experience, safety and outcomes of people with a learning disability and autistic people accessing acute hospital care.
Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, the post holder will provide specialist advice, advocacy and practical support to patients, families, carers and staff before, during and after hospital visits, appointments and admissions. They will promote person-centred, safe and inclusive care, ensuring that individual needs, preferences and communication requirements are understood and supported.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and collaborative nurse with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and the confidence to work effectively with colleagues across a wide range of professional backgrounds.
The post holder will contribute to improving the quality of care by supporting reasonable adjustments, reducing health inequalities and promoting the implementation of local and national best practice. As a clinical expert and role model in learning disability nursing, they will support clinical teams with care planning, risk assessment, communication needs and person-centred approaches to care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Learning Disability and Autism Team, which forms part of the wider Safeguarding Team, providing specialist nursing advice and support for adults, children and young people with learning disabilities and autistic people across the Trust.
Key responsibilities will include working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, clinical teams and partner agencies to promote safe, inclusive, equitable and person-centred care. The post holder will support the identification and implementation of reasonable adjustments, advise on communication needs, care planning, risk assessment and appropriate approaches to care, and advocate for individuals to ensure their needs, rights and preferences are recognised.
The post holder will provide specialist advice to staff, promote good practice and strengthen confidence and understanding in supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people. They will contribute to the delivery of education and training, awareness-raising and workforce development across the Trust.
The role will also involve supporting quality improvement initiatives, monitoring and promoting compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, equality duties and local and national best practice guidance. The post holder will work with colleagues to identify barriers to care, reduce health inequalities and improve patient experience and outcomes.
About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RNLD, RNMH, RNA, RNC or equivalent) Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification and experience. Evidence of post-registration professional development relevant to Learning Disability and/or Autism practice. Practice Assessor/Mentor qualification or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
Leadership or management course/module
Experience Essential
Post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people. Supervision of junior staff Experiencing of co -ordinating a shift
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of developing specialist knowledge through CPD Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products An understanding of audit and research -based nursing practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham park hospital
Slough
SL24HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)