An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and experienced Nurse to join the Wandsworth Learning Disability Healthcare Team.

The successful candidate will have a substantial experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities with complex health needs including epilepsy, dementia, challenging behaviour and mental health.

The role is funded as a 12-month pilot which will focus on implementing the NHS England Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework in Wandsworth Care Homes. The post holder will work collaboratively with care homes to scope, identify and develop pathways which improve the health outcomes and address health inequalities for residents. With support of the Clinical Manager and Lead Nurse in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, the post holder will audit, review and report on outcomes against set key performance indicators for the pilot.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, using specialist clinical skills, liaising effectively with all stakeholders and delivering training to care home staff and the network.

The post holder will be an integral member of a diverse multidisciplinary service which provides expert, caring and holistic support.

You will have access to professional supervision from the Learning Disability and will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development activities commensurate with your post. There is excellent staff support, regular appraisal and CPD.

To work collaboratively with care homes in Wandsworth to meet the health needs of people with learning disabilities,reducing or preventing the need for additional health services.

To focus on implementing the NHS England Enhanced Health in Care Home (EHCH) framework and utilise learning from the locally commissioned report for Wandsworth on Covid Recovery (2022).

To focus on identifying and addressing health inequalities.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, using specialist clinical skills, liaising effectively with all stakeholders and delivering training to care home staff and the network.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an effective role model for clinical excellence. Demonstrate visible leadership and support care homes to deliver care in line with best practice.

To assess, advise and contribute to meeting the health needs of people with a learning disability in a care home setting.

Introduce a Training Analysis of care home staff to identify areas of further development and educative support

Support training and education in line with EHCH framework including but not limited to constipation, nutrition and hydration, mouthcare matters, continence and the benefits of physical and meaningful activity.

Facilitate learning opportunities for care home staff, both formal and informal

Promote and support up-take of Annual Health Checks with GP Practices/PCN networks

Engagement in physical and meaningful activity

Review quality of Health Action Plans/Health Care Passports advise/support/facilitate identified health needs and signpost to appropriate services. Including specialist services for dementia, mental health and behavioral support services.

Liaise with GP services to formulate and implement Universal Care Planning in line with current guidance. Advocate for residents to ensure they are the center of all decision-making.

Support staff with MCA/BI decision making with GP services/involved health professionals and families.

Support care homes to develop systems to promote the active engagement of families and informal carers in care and service developments.

Support care homes with hospital admission and complex discharge planning. To reduce failed discharges and recurrent hospital admissions promote Red Bag initiative.

Support care homes to develop and embed processes which support the delivery of multidisciplinary team meeting as outlined in the EHCH framework

Provide regular reports for LeDeR via the LAC and steering group.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary planning and meetings coordinating appropriate information and documentation

To review and promote engagement of care homes in Structured Medication Reviews

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• RNLD (current NMC registration)
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Education to Masters level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years experience of working as a learning disability nurse
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of assessing the needs of people with learning disabilities and developing a robust care plans
• Experience of teaching and training of staff and/or carers
• Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation

Desirable

• Experience of developing and delivering training packages with other professionals

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the predominant health needs of people with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of assessment tools for people with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities and how these can be addressed.
• Good organisational ability and time management skills
• Good IT Skills
• Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and how they apply to people with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Research and audit skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to teach others using a variety of teaching techniques

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Balham Health Centre

120-124 Bedford Hill

London

SW12 9HS

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