Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job The team provide specialist care and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, providing hands on care, assessment of physical health and social needs alongside overseeing registered nurses and healthcare assistants.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us Our Respite, Day and Residential services work consistently to provide care and treatment to adults with learning disabilities although there is primary need for a clinical lead at Kilton View day service there will also be a need for the successful candidate to spend some time across other services which include Unit 2 and Aysgarth respite services, Day services at The Orchard and Thornaby Road residential service as required.
Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the physical health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team enhancing the community service. Working with service users who require specialist interventions due to the impact of physical health and quality of life, including adhering to the trust values and behaviours.
The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively, and will be expected to take part in the nurse on-call rota.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience Essential 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Experience of working with PMLD and / or behaviours that challenge.
Knowledge Essential Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Research and development methodology Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kilton View St. Margarets Way Brotton TS12 2UE
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