Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Bank - Band 6 Community Learning Disability GP Link Worker to join our Bank, to initially support the Redbridge Community Learning Disability Team. This is a specialist role designed to strengthen the links between GP practices and the Learning Disability service, supporting improvements in the physical health, wellbeing, and care planning for people with learning disabilities.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive professional who can foster strong relationships with GP practices and collaborate effectively across services. You should have:

A recognised Learning Disability nursing qualification or considerable experience in Learning Disability services

·       Or experience working within a GP or Primary Care setting

·       Strong skills in assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.

Main duties of the job

• Improve the quality of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.
• Validate GP Learning Disability Registers.
• Increase the uptake and quality of Universal Care Plans.
• Undertake holistic assessments, care planning, and implementation of care.
• Complete Health Action Plans and Hospital Passports.
• Carry out physical health checks, including ECGs.
• Undertake risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Work in close partnership with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), GPs, and Primary Care colleagues.

Working for our organisation

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
• Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
• My Trust Benefits discount scheme;
• Access to the NHS pension scheme;
• Paid mandatory training;
• Opportunities for locally agreed training;
• Flexibility of hours/location;
• Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
• Free uniform;
• Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.

Working with our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to building a flexible temporary workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and respond to short-term service needs with high-quality, person-centred care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.