Job summary
To promote and develop the role of Hospital / Primary & Acute liaison by providing clinical and professional leadership in development and implementation of evidence-based practices to support people with a learning disability.
To co-ordinate and facilitate high-quality person-centred specialist health care for people with learning disabilities within a Hospital / Primary & Acute setting.
To ensure seamless care provision between mainstream Hospital services, Primary Care services, GP surgeries and specialist learning disability services to reduce health inequalities.
Providing nursing advice, education and direct support on complex health care needs of people with a learning disability to individuals, families, staff and provider services.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for liaising with Hospital, Primary & Acute Service Care staff, Learning Disability Services, Adult Social Care & Mental Health Service staff and all other relevant carers in order to facilitate an effective health care pathway for people with a learning disability.
- Enhance care delivery by promoting a whole system approach to achieve positive outcomes within a multi-agency/disciplinary partnership.
- Co-ordinate and participate in multidisciplinary/agency team meetings, hospital admissions, case conferences, pre discharge meetings and GP practice meetings.
- Engage with all health care services to promote the rights of individuals with a learning disability to access an equitable service and reasonable adjustments are made in order to meet individual needs.
- Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure the health needs of people with a learning disability are considered and in particular, to develop processes and pathways within referrals and admissions to health care services.
About us
Jersey sits in the Bay of St Malo, 14miles (22kilometres) from the French coast and 85 miles (137 kilometres) south of the English coast. Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands.Jerseys southerly location and sheltered position in the Bay of St Malo mean that we have a generally temperateclimatethat is often warmer, with more sunshine hours, than you might experience in the other British Isles. Jersey Met produce aJersey weather forecastfor the local area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By joining the Government of Jersey and wider Jersey Public Services, you'll be proud of what you can achieve both for yourself and the people of Jersey. You'll enjoy a broader scope that allows you to express yourself, in a smaller setting that means you see the positive results of your impact every day. You'll have a diversity of opportunities that stretch and challenge you, with all the personal and professional support you need. Most of all, in our open, welcoming environment, your voice matters, enabling you to build a rewarding career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By joining the Government of Jersey and wider Jersey Public Services, you'll be proud of what you can achieve both for yourself and the people of Jersey. You'll enjoy a broader scope that allows you to express yourself, in a smaller setting that means you see the positive results of your impact every day. You'll have a diversity of opportunities that stretch and challenge you, with all the personal and professional support you need. Most of all, in our open, welcoming environment, your voice matters, enabling you to build a rewarding career.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge across a range of health-related procedures underpinned by theory
- Knowledge of relevant local / national policies including Safeguarding & Disability AND Capacity and Self Determination Law (2016)
- Skilled practitioner in assessing health needs of individuals.
- Proficient in clinical assessment and coordination of care packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of behavioural methodology (Positive Behaviour Support).
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH/RNID)
- Teaching / Mentorship / Qualification.
- Professional Degree.
Desirable
- 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area.
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development.
- Working towards 120 credits at Level 7.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH/RNID)
- Teaching / Mentorship / Qualification.
- Professional Degree.
Desirable
- 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area.
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development.
- Working towards 120 credits at Level 7.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge across a range of health-related procedures underpinned by theory
- Knowledge of relevant local / national policies including Safeguarding & Disability AND Capacity and Self Determination Law (2016)
- Skilled practitioner in assessing health needs of individuals.
- Proficient in clinical assessment and coordination of care packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of behavioural methodology (Positive Behaviour Support).
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH/RNID)
- Teaching / Mentorship / Qualification.
- Professional Degree.
Desirable
- 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area.
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development.
- Working towards 120 credits at Level 7.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH/RNID)
- Teaching / Mentorship / Qualification.
- Professional Degree.
Desirable
- 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area.
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development.
- Working towards 120 credits at Level 7.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)