Learning Disability and Autism Nurse / Care Coordinator
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at LNWH to support the Lead Nurses for Learning Disability & Autism and the Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults in the delivery of care for patients who have learning disabilities and/or autism. The role is responsible for maintaining the Trust's strategies alongside the Learning Disability & Autism and the Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults. The post holder will facilitate and support open and easy access to general hospital services for people with learning disabilities, autism, or both from admission to discharge. Be the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services, and community specialist learning disability and autism services. The successful candidate can expect a friendly working environment and professional support. This is a great opportunity to bring your skills and knowledge into this established team. Main Duties of the Job
Act as a point of contact for all LNWH NHS Trust staff, community learning disability (LD) services, social services, and other professionals where the Lead Nurses for Learning Disability & Autism are not available. Improve the quality of care received by people with learning disabilities/autism in hospital and reduce the incidents of poor practice reported. Actively assist people with learning disabilities, as well as carers and health and social staff when using acute services. Facilitate open and easy access to general hospital services for people with learning disabilities/autism in the area. Seek appropriate support in regards to best interests and consent to treatment. Assist in the delivery of Learning Disability and Autism Awareness training sessions. Engage with meetings with nominated 'learning disability champions'; providing updates and resource materials as required. Promote the use of 'Health Passport/Personal Health Information File' for LD patients prior to or on admission in conjunction with the Community LD Nurse, Patients, and families/carers. Raise the profile of the health care needs of people with a learning disability across secondary care provision. About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job Responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Registered Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent health and social care professional qualification. At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism. IT skills proficiency, use of electronic patient records and data analysis. Being proactive and ability to coordinate effective care and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including high-cost area supplement. Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
337-NP-8491LD Job Location
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at LNWH to support the Lead Nurses for Learning Disability & Autism and the Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults in the delivery of care for patients who have learning disabilities and/or autism. The role is responsible for maintaining the Trust's strategies alongside the Learning Disability & Autism and the Named Professional for Safeguarding Adults. The post holder will facilitate and support open and easy access to general hospital services for people with learning disabilities, autism, or both from admission to discharge. Be the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services, and community specialist learning disability and autism services. The successful candidate can expect a friendly working environment and professional support. This is a great opportunity to bring your skills and knowledge into this established team. Main Duties of the Job
Act as a point of contact for all LNWH NHS Trust staff, community learning disability (LD) services, social services, and other professionals where the Lead Nurses for Learning Disability & Autism are not available. Improve the quality of care received by people with learning disabilities/autism in hospital and reduce the incidents of poor practice reported. Actively assist people with learning disabilities, as well as carers and health and social staff when using acute services. Facilitate open and easy access to general hospital services for people with learning disabilities/autism in the area. Seek appropriate support in regards to best interests and consent to treatment. Assist in the delivery of Learning Disability and Autism Awareness training sessions. Engage with meetings with nominated 'learning disability champions'; providing updates and resource materials as required. Promote the use of 'Health Passport/Personal Health Information File' for LD patients prior to or on admission in conjunction with the Community LD Nurse, Patients, and families/carers. Raise the profile of the health care needs of people with a learning disability across secondary care provision. About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job Responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Registered Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent health and social care professional qualification. At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism. IT skills proficiency, use of electronic patient records and data analysis. Being proactive and ability to coordinate effective care and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including high-cost area supplement. Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
337-NP-8491LD Job Location
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
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