Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced Learning Disability (LD) nurse to work within the CHC/CC/Complex Care team. The role requires knowledge of MCA, Safeguarding and DoLS, and experience with assessments, case and risk management, and personalised care planning.

The post holder will coordinate health needs assessments and funding processes, lead LD nurse case management for complex health needs, and liaise with CHC teams and Local Authorities to secure

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability nurse with knowledge of MCA, Safeguarding and DoLS.
• Experience undertaking health needs assessments and multi-disciplinary reviews.
• Proven case management and risk assessment skills in LD settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and in multi-agency environment.
• Knowledge of NHS CHC/FNC and Personal Health Budgets.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health needs assessments and facilitate multidisciplinary reviews for CHC funding.
• Provide LD nurse case management for complex health needs across Wirral.
• Coordinate funding processes with CHC or Local Authority joint funding.
• Develop and monitor effective inter-organisational working relationships.
• Support CHC/CQ teams and review systems for LD service users.

Skills

LD Nursing

NMC Registered

MCA Knowledge

Safeguarding

DoLS

Assessments

Case Management

Risk Management

Personalised Care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse - LD

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability nurse within the CHC/CC/Complex Care team within Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, experience of undertaking assessments, case and risk management and personalised care agenda will be essential for this role.

The post-holder will undertake various functions relating to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare which will include undertaking health needs assessments, facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments, reviews, supporting individuals with case management and staff leadership and management.

We require a motivated and experienced registered learning disability nurse who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) including the promotion and review of Personal Health Budgets.

Access to transport or have the ability to travel to a variety of venues as part of the working day will be required.

Main duties of the job

See attached Job Description / Person Specification for specific details:

The role will include meeting individual on-going health care needs for learning disability clients, in conjunction with the Continuing Health Care Teams and coordinating the process of assessing for NHS funding.

To provide specialist LD nurse case management on behalf of CCG clients with regards to the commissioning, planning and coordination of bespoke care packages for learning disabilities service users with complex health needs across Wirral.

To manage a complex and varied case load of people with learning disabilities and have the responsibility for coordinating the process of identifying and securing appropriate health funding, either through CHC or joint funding arrangements with the relevant Local Authority; with support from the Clinical leads.

To be part of the development and monitoring of effective working relationships and processes between other NHS Trusts, General Practitioners, Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authority, Independent Providers and Voluntary Services.

To contribute to the ongoing development of effective assessment, case management and review systems for service users with a Learning Disability.

Advise and support CHC/CQ Operational teams with regard to service users with learning disabilities.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values‑based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level of experience in health or social care.
• NMC Registration – Learning Disabilities background.
• Evidence of post registration study in specialist area.

Knowledge and Expertise

• A sound knowledge around NHS Framework for Continuing Healthcare, Forensic Mental Health, Section 117 aftercare, and Learning Disabilities services.
• Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities.
• Understanding of service provision for the client group.
• Understanding of current DH policy on joint commissioning and health improvement.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of legal processes associated with Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the freedom of information/ information governance policy
• Demonstrates ability to work in complex situations involving cross organisational working and the ability to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to senior staff, families, carers, and service users.

Experience

• Undertaking specialist assessment of need for people with learning disabilities, including co- ordinating multi-disciplinary reviews and implementing the required assessments for continuing healthcare
• Experience of commissioning packages of care.
• Experience of the wider MH sector and aware of the current priorities.
• Experience of delivering to Section 117 of the MH Act.
• Working with people with learning disabilities and additional complex health needs in highly emotional and distressing circumstances Implementation of national policy.
• Safeguarding.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Claire Mitchell Job title Clinical lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07387 258349 Additional information

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Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT,finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?

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