Healthier South Wirral is currently recruiting for a fulltime Learning Disability Nurse Practitioner. This will include working as a member of the multi professional PCN team, providing direct support to people with learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the multi professional PCN team, providing direct support to people with learning disabilities living in their home which will include:
Working with their families and Care & support providers.
Providing expertise and skills to identify the health needs and support required in the provision of care.
Providing health promotion role to support and empower people with a learning disability to access mainstream services to ensure their needs are met in the community.
To support people with a learning disability to live as fully and independently as possible whilst respecting their rights and dignity.
About us
Healthier South Wirral Primary Care Network is made up of 5 Practices. Eastham Group Practice, Civic Medical Centre, Orchard Surgery, Spital Surgery and Sunlight Group Practice. We currently have a list size of over 50,000 patients. The PCN also have a team of ARRS staff which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Associates, Paramedics, a Trainee PA and Care Coordinators.
Job responsibilities
To provide support and work directly with people with learning disabilities in their home, including working with their families and Care & Support providers
To provide day to day clinical support to any current or future LD team members
To ensure all practice is based upon the principles of Valuing People, rights, independence, choice and inclusion
To work with the individual, their carers and members of the multi professional team in the formulation, implementation and review of a person-centered care and support plan. This will include risk assessments and management plans that will outline the support the individual requires to continue to live successfully within the community
To undertake learning disability health checks on all patients on the learning disability register aged 14 and above on an annual basis
To identify any training needs required for carers - family and providers - and when appropriate contribute to the delivery of this training to enable them to be successful in supporting the service user and to meet their individual needs
To promote the health needs of the individual and provide health facilitation support to them, this will also include completion of annual learning disability health checks and supporting them in the development of quality health action plans
To support the mainstream services to ensure the delivery of good quality general health care to people with learning disabilities
To liaise with, train and support the PCN team to better meet the health care needs of people with learning disabilities
To work closely with PCN GP practices, both GP and practice staff, in raising awareness of the health needs of people with learning disabilities
To support the individual in attending their GP to ensuring that they receive an annual comprehensive health check
To support the individual to attend health appointments as required and to provide information in an accessible format regarding and prescribed treatment
To support the individual with their prescribed medication, to assist them with any changes to their medication and provide a monitoring role; to report any concerns on behalf of the individuals back to the GP/Consultant
To provide support, monitoring and advice to individuals who have epilepsy
To oversee and coordinate care for individuals under the Care Programme Approach, ensuring adherence to relevant policies, and to take responsibility for managing the care of those assessed as eligible for Continuing Healthcare
To undertake a care management role when it has been identified most care required is healthcare and it is felt that there is an added benefit to the individual for an nurse to undertake this role. This will include coordinating meetings to review the quality and delivery of care
To undertake carers assessments to ensure all needs are met to enable them to support their relative and ensure any unmet needs are highlighted
To ensure compliance with the Policy in the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and ensure all practice actively helps safeguard vulnerable people. This will include reporting any issues of concern as laid down in the policy and contribute to the development of adult protection plans
To prepare and review the effectiveness and progress of the care plan with the individual and others; to initiate any action that may be required to assist them in achieving their choice
To provide advice, which includes both clinical and management strategies, regarding the management of individuals who are exhibiting challenging behavior
To organize and lead group work with people with learning disabilities, this may include issues such as anxiety management and healthy living
To participate in reviews, preparing reports for the multi-agency meetings.
To maintain a high standard of recordkeeping and case notes in line with NMC guidelines
To be aware of the implications and responsibilities relating to the Mental Health Act - 1983 - and to ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act
To ensure that all care plans have been developed within the guidance of the Mental Capacity Act and where appropriate to involve advocacy
To undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, behavioural assessments, and any other assessments appropriate to the individual
To work closely with staff within the community teams and care and support providers to ensure a person-centered approach is always maintained
To liaise with members of the multi-agency teams, attending and contributing at reviews or meetings and communicating appropriate information as required
To ensure that any information provided regarding any aspect of their care is available in an accessible format when required
To undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, behavioural assessments, and any other assessments appropriate to the individual
To interpret and understand behaviour to develop individual care packages
Person Specification
* NMC registration -E
* Completion of the Oliver McGowan Training -D
* Competent in the use of IT systems & software -E
* Qualified triage nurse -D
* Ability to work autonomously or as a team member -E
* Understands the requirement for PDGs -E
* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving & analytical skills -E
* Experience of working in primary care -D
* Experience of chronic disease management -E
* Polite, confident, flexible and cooperative -E
* Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews -E
* Forward thinker, motivated with high levels of integrity -E
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies -D
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations -E
* Experience of CPD, QOF & clinical audit -D
* Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations -E
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills -E
* Effective utilization of resources -E
* Understands the importance of evidence-based practice -E
* Flexibility to work outside core office hours -E
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance -E
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure -E
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.
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