Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Nurse
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to join the learning disability and autism team as a specialist nurse.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The LDA team has a strong focus on delivering person centred care in collaboration with all services across the acute setting for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients (LDA).
* The Specialist Nurse will practice at an expert level, acting as a knowledgeable resource to the patient group.
* Holistically assess and identify health and psychosocial needs of individual patients, and plan programmes of care to meet these needs, in partnership with patients/carers and colleagues.
* Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care.
* Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group.
* Challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients and clients and to improve health outcomes.
* Contribute to the education/training opportunities for nursing and other learners at pre and post qualification levels through classroom teaching and clinical placements.
* Participate in relevant research, evaluations and audits and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
* Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice.
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
* Understanding of personal accountability.
* Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
Desirable criteria
* Change Management, clinical practice development.
* Multidisciplinary team working.
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