Community Learning Disability Nurse - Banbury

at  Oxford Health NHS Trust

The North Oxfordshire Learning Disability Service is a specialist service within the NHS in Oxfordshire supporting individuals with a diagnosis of a learning disability with their identified health needs which cannot be met by mainstream services with reasonable adjustments. We are a multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, speech and language therapists and psychiatrists. We believe in a person-centred approach, helping our service users to advocate for their health needs in a safe and professional environment. It is the duty of care for all healthcare professionals in the Learning Disability Service to advocate and empower individuals with a learning disability to make choices for themselves (where possible) and to be a part of their community.
Out team of nurses in the north of Oxfordshire is well resourced with a Lead Nurse, 5 Community Nurses, Nurse Cadet and Nurse Associate trainees. The team work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We have an office base in Banbury but we also work flexibly from home and from other Trust premises to meet the needs of our patients. As this role covers a number of bases you will need to be flexible in your ability travel and applicants must have a full valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work.
Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. As a member of the nursing team, the Community Learning Disability Nurse will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the specialist health care needs of adults who have a learning disability, embedded within the framework of: MDT principles of working The holistic model of care (Four Tier model) 7 areas of clinical practi Other tasks will include: Managing a caseload of patients who have a learning disability under indirect supervision and be accountable for assessing (including comprehensive nursing assessment), care planning and implementing nursing interventions (including variety of patient care plans such as Positive Behaviour Support, health action planning, epilepsy and including the views of the patient and carers in these care plans), which are evidence-based. Co-ordinating care for adults who have a learning disability utilising the Complex health review or case co-ordination approach. Contributing to effective multidisciplinary working within the Learning Disability Team and build effective liaison with other health and social care agencies.
Ensuring that all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies. To work with other members of the multi-agency team to plan, monitor and review the effectiveness of the risk management plan. Recognising potential crisis situations and acting responsively and responsibly, to resolve the situation seeking assistance, if required. Providing clinical and management supervision to staff in the team, such as Nurse Associate Trainees, Nurse Associates, Assistant Practitioners, or student nurses.
Acting as a role model providing specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for referred individuals and carers/relatives when required

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