Job summary
- Main area
- RNLD
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCGM-0325
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Hospital
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Learning Disability Liaison Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will provide specialist learning disability liaison nursing support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism accessing services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital, Mexborough Montagu Hospital) to ensure facilitation of open and easy access to the various departments in the acute services.
Main duties of the job
- Manage a defined caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism requiring specialist liaison input within acute hospital setting.
- Identify patients requiring reasonable adjustments and support DBTH to ensure relevant personalised care plans.
- Support admission planning, inpatient care and discharge processes
- Act as an advocate for people with learning disabilities accessing healthcare services.
- Provide specialist advice and support regarding:
- Communication needs
- Behaviour support
- Mental Capacity Act
- Best Interests decision-making
- Consent to treatment
- Hospital passports
- Health inequalities
· Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews.
· Facilitate effective communication between acute staff, carers, community teams and other agencies.
· Contribute to safeguarding processes in accordance with Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered RNLD
- Current NMC registration
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification.
- Practice Assessor qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Experience of risk assessment and care planning.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
- Experience working within safeguarding procedures.
- Experience delivering training and presentations.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working across acute and community services
- Experience in liaison nursing.
- Experience undertaking audit or quality improvement work.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Care Act 2014.
- Mental Health Act principles
- Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments
- Safeguarding Adults procedures.
- NHS Long Term Plan priorities relating to learning disability and autism.
Desirable criteria
- LeDeR programme recommendations.
- Oliver McGowan Training Framework.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to influence clinical practice.
- Ability to deliver training.
- Assessment and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- IT literacy and electronic patient record competence.
Desirable criteria
- Project work experience.
- Data analysis and audit skill
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Knapton
- Job title
- Acute Liaison Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 212878
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