Community Learning Disabilities Nurse (GP Liaison Pathway)

Job overview

Looking for something new and exciting? Passionate about supporting People with a Learning Disability with complex physical health needs? Look no further - Barnet Learning Disability Service have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join their dedicated and forward-thinking team.

The post-holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist Nursing support to individuals with physical health needs accessing GP services.

We pride ourselves in driving change and improving the lives of people with a Learning Disability, if you do too, come and join us!

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a friendly and dynamic Learning Disability Nursing Team and can expect to utilise your knowledge, skills and experience by promoting excellent quality care through evidence-based practice and value-based approaches to People with a Learning Disability within the London Borough of Barnet.

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities across community and primary care services.
• Carry out holistic nursing assessments and develop, implement and review care plans, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, including medication regimes, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns to ensure high standards of clinical care.
• Act as a Care Coordinator for a defined caseload, including individuals with complex physical health needs, demonstrating strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Promote equality of access to healthcare by identifying and addressing barriers experienced by people with learning disabilities, supporting improved health outcomes.
• Work in partnership with service users, families, carers and professionals, providing specialist advice and guidance to support effective care delivery.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement through participation in clinical governance, audit, research and pathway development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work as part of the multi-professional team, together with other community and primary care services, providing a co-ordinated and integrated care package to people with learning disabilities.
• To have continuing responsibility for the nursing assessment, formulation and development of clinical interventions and the monitoring and evaluation of care plans.
• To assess and monitor the progress of any agreed treatment plans, supervise prescribed medication regimes, be aware of and reporting back any adverse reactions to the prescribing doctor.
• To advise, facilitate and educate clients, carers and/or families on the appropriate approaches that may be required in delivering the agreed treatment plan/care.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'