Mental Health of Learning Disabilities Nurse
1 Full time position for East
Qualifications:
RNLD and/or RMN.
Job Purpose To work as a specialist nurse within the MHLD team. The post holder will work with people with a learning disability whose care requires co-ordination under the Care Programme Approach due to complex needs. Where appropriate clinical liaison and support for people on non-CPA pathway will also be required.
The post holder will support the development of mainstream clinicians' skills in assessing and treating mental illness in people with Learning Disability.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining joint working practices between MHLD, in-patient, mainstream community mental health services, and CLTD.
The post holder will work preventatively and supportively with people with a learning disability and mental health problems so that they enjoy a quality of life and maintain their place in the community. The role will require working closely with our main stakeholders to provide an enhanced package of care which will support the management of mental health issues in a way which avoids the need for in-patient admission and prevents placement breakdown.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job Dimensions We are looking for individuals who will:
Operate as a Specialist Nurse for CPA level clients (and where appropriate non-CPA level clients) with complex and diverse needs. Undertake comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing care-plans. Manage and ensure the provision of appropriate medical and psychosocial interventions to a caseload of service users with learning disabilities who experience mental health problems. Ensure information systems and client records are effectively maintained in accordance with the Trust's policy. Ensure that the views of the service users and carers are sought and incorporated into treatment plans. Participate in crisis intervention and provide clinical cover for team members in their absence. Liaise with crisis and inpatient services as required. Ensure effective verbal and written communication with all staff, service users, and carers. Participate in Mental Health Act Assessments of service users that you care coordinate. Actively participate in and contribute to team meetings. Where negotiated, attend training courses as required. Maintain an awareness of legislation and corporate policies and procedures. Develop partnerships and participate in working with TPLDs, Acute Services, and Private Sector. Abide by the Code of Conduct pertaining to your own profession. Keep abreast of all developments pertaining to the provision of mental health of learning disability. Key Objectives The postholder will be required to:
Promote the well-being and mental health of service users with learning disabilities. Participate in the process of the Care Programme Approach. Actively participate in the evaluation and development of the service. Work in collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising workload. Develop and provide evidence-based treatment plans. Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment programmes. Communicate effectively within the MHLD Multi-disciplinary Team. Maintain accurate and relevant records and reports. Share information with appropriate services. Liaise with other professionals and agencies involved with a particular case. Demonstrate a commitment to his or her own professional development. Participate in Trust mandatory training programme. Participate in clinical and managerial supervision. Attend training and educational activities identified within personal development plan. Undertake regular appraisals with their line manager. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate to the grade of the job.
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1 Full time position for East
Qualifications:
RNLD and/or RMN.
Job Purpose To work as a specialist nurse within the MHLD team. The post holder will work with people with a learning disability whose care requires co-ordination under the Care Programme Approach due to complex needs. Where appropriate clinical liaison and support for people on non-CPA pathway will also be required.
The post holder will support the development of mainstream clinicians' skills in assessing and treating mental illness in people with Learning Disability.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining joint working practices between MHLD, in-patient, mainstream community mental health services, and CLTD.
The post holder will work preventatively and supportively with people with a learning disability and mental health problems so that they enjoy a quality of life and maintain their place in the community. The role will require working closely with our main stakeholders to provide an enhanced package of care which will support the management of mental health issues in a way which avoids the need for in-patient admission and prevents placement breakdown.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job Dimensions We are looking for individuals who will:
Operate as a Specialist Nurse for CPA level clients (and where appropriate non-CPA level clients) with complex and diverse needs. Undertake comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing care-plans. Manage and ensure the provision of appropriate medical and psychosocial interventions to a caseload of service users with learning disabilities who experience mental health problems. Ensure information systems and client records are effectively maintained in accordance with the Trust's policy. Ensure that the views of the service users and carers are sought and incorporated into treatment plans. Participate in crisis intervention and provide clinical cover for team members in their absence. Liaise with crisis and inpatient services as required. Ensure effective verbal and written communication with all staff, service users, and carers. Participate in Mental Health Act Assessments of service users that you care coordinate. Actively participate in and contribute to team meetings. Where negotiated, attend training courses as required. Maintain an awareness of legislation and corporate policies and procedures. Develop partnerships and participate in working with TPLDs, Acute Services, and Private Sector. Abide by the Code of Conduct pertaining to your own profession. Keep abreast of all developments pertaining to the provision of mental health of learning disability. Key Objectives The postholder will be required to:
Promote the well-being and mental health of service users with learning disabilities. Participate in the process of the Care Programme Approach. Actively participate in the evaluation and development of the service. Work in collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising workload. Develop and provide evidence-based treatment plans. Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment programmes. Communicate effectively within the MHLD Multi-disciplinary Team. Maintain accurate and relevant records and reports. Share information with appropriate services. Liaise with other professionals and agencies involved with a particular case. Demonstrate a commitment to his or her own professional development. Participate in Trust mandatory training programme. Participate in clinical and managerial supervision. Attend training and educational activities identified within personal development plan. Undertake regular appraisals with their line manager. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate to the grade of the job.
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