Community Learning Disability Nurse / GP Link Worker

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in London is seeking a Band 6 Community Learning Disability GP Link Worker to strengthen links between GP practices and Learning Disability services. The role involves improving health checks, collaborating with teams, and managing care plans. Ideal candidates are skilled in assessment, have a strong nursing background in Learning Disabilities, and can build effective relationships. The position supports flexible working arrangements and offers a comprehensive induction and developmental support.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience working within a GP or Primary Care setting.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with GP practices.
• Proactive attitude in service collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.
• Complete Health Action Plans and Hospital Passports.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and GPs.

Skills

Compassionate

Skilled in assessment

Strong relationship building

Risk management

Education

Recognised Learning Disability nursing qualification

Experience in Learning Disability services

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Community Learning Disability GP Link Worker to join our 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Our Values 2025 - 2030. Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.
• These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us: NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London: This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

• A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
• Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.

Supporting our Armed Forces: We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

Qualifications

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

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video