Senior College Nurse – Complex Needs & Autism

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Band 6 College Nurse role in Hillingdon is a position within an Academics-supported specialist college that provides care to young adults with learning disabilities and complex medical needs. The nurse will deliver person-centred nursing care aiming to promote health, independence, dignity and inclusion.

Key duties include nursing assessments, medication management, collaboration with teachers, families and external healthcare professionals, and contributing to EHCPs and multi-agency

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting individuals aged 16+ with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience of clinical assessment, intervention and managing a clinical caseload.
• Understanding of EHCPs, SEND and person-centred goal setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills with learners, families, carers and professionals.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and use sound clinical judgement.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, professional development and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments, clinical interventions and support for learners with complex needs.
• Manage medication, healthcare plans and medical emergencies.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, families, carers and external healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to EHCPs, reviews, individual targets and multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NMC requirements.
• Support safeguarding and the management of adults/young people at risk.
• Provide guidance and training to education staff around healthcare needs and specialist interventions.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and service development.
• Support and supervise junior clinical staff and student nurses where appropriate.
• Work across college sites and within the community as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

The Band 6 College Nurse role in Hillingdon is a position within an Academics-supported specialist college that provides care to young adults with learning disabilities and complex medical needs. The nurse will deliver person-centred nursing care aiming to promote health, independence, dignity and inclusion.

Key duties include nursing assessments, medication management, collaboration with teachers, families and external healthcare professionals, and contributing to EHCPs and multi-agency