Learning Disability Liaison Nurse - Jersey

NHS; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead neurodevelopmental service initiatives and provide expert care coordination for children with learning disabilities. This role entails collaborating with various health services to ensure quality care pathways and delivering training to related staff. The position requires strong clinical assessment skills, effective communication, and adherence to UK professional standards. A competitive salary of £66,422.64 to £71,038.46 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications and teaching/mentorship experience is essential.
• 2+ years of post-qualifying experience in a relevant specialization is desirable.
• Understanding of health-related procedures and local policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health care pathways for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide training to various health profession staff.
• Enhance care delivery through a collaborative, multi-agency approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Independently coordinating client caseloads

Conflict resolution

Presentation skills

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse with Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Professional Degree

Job description

Job Summary

To promote and develop the Neurodevelopmental Service in CAMHS by providing clinical and professional leadership in development and implementation of evidence-based practices to support people with a learning disability.

To co‑ordinate and facilitate high‑quality person‑centred specialist health care for children and young people with learning disabilities within CAMHS and the community setting.

To ensure seamless care provision between mainstream Hospital services, Primary Care services, GP surgeries and specialist learning disability services to reduce health inequalities.

Providing nursing advice, education and direct support on complex health care needs of people with a learning disability to individuals, families, staff and provider services.

For further information on this role, or an informal discussion, please contact Toni Cooper at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Responsible for liaising with Hospital, Learning Disability Services, Schools, Children’s Service, CAMHS mental health practitioners and all other relevant carers in order to facilitate an effective health care pathway for people with a learning disability.
• Enhance care delivery by promoting a whole system approach to achieve positive outcomes within a multi‑agency/disciplinary partnership.
• Engage with all health care services to promote the rights of individuals with a learning disability to access an equitable service and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to meet individual needs.
• Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure the health needs of people with a learning disability are considered and to develop processes and pathways within referrals and admissions to health care services.
• Provide learning disability & awareness training to staff from Hospital & GP practices, acute services, other health professions, students, approved providers and third‑sector staff.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical learning disability knowledge/skills as part of continual professional development, using information to affect change in practice and ensure dissemination of new knowledge while working within equality and diversity guidance to reduce discrimination and disadvantage.
• Provide knowledge and advice to care staff on complex health needs of people with learning disabilities (e.g. dementia, epilepsy, syndrome‑specific conditions).

Qualifications

1. 1st Level Registered Nurse (RNLD, RNMH, RNID) with Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
2. Professional Degree.
3. Desirable: 2 years post‑qualifying experience including 1 year recent experience in a specialty area; relevant post‑qualifying specialty award or evidence of professional development; working towards 120 credits at Level 7.

Experience

• Professional knowledge across a range of health‑related procedures underpinned by theory.
• Knowledge of relevant local and national policies including Safeguarding & Disability, Capacity and Self‑Determination Law (2016) & Children and Young Peoples Law 2022.
• Skilled practitioner in assessing health needs of individuals; proficient in clinical assessment and coordination of care packages.
• Desirable: Knowledge of behavioural methodology (Positive Behaviour Support).

General Skills / Attributes

• Skilled in independently coordinating clients in an agreed caseload.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills; typing/IT skills.
• Adaptable and flexible to meet changing needs.
• Effective presentation skills; conflict resolution; communicates effectively across all levels.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Salary

£66,422.64 to £71,038.46 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Location

Government Of Jersey, Union Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3DN

Contact / Employer Details

Health and Community Services; Government Of Jersey; Union Street; St. Helier; Jersey; JE2 3DN.

Website: https://www.gov.je