Health Facilitation Nurse Band 6

Job details

• Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT)
• Location: Downpatrick Resource Centre
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 14/09/26
• Closes: Tue, 29 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

Online and manual applications accepted. Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

Introduction

The Learning Disability Health Facilitation Nursing Service Band 6 role has been developed to promote equitable access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities by working collaboratively with service users, carers, primary care, secondary care, and community services. The post holder will provide specialist advice, support, education, and health facilitation to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes.

The post holder will be responsible for providing training, guidance and support in relation to health promotion, prevention, facilitation and screening.

The post holder will focus and lead under the direction of the Band 7 on the following key areas, within the organisation’s governance framework:

Adhere to Trust Values.

Post Holder –Key Responsibilities

Act as a specialist resource for individuals with learning disabilities, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Undertake comprehensive health assessments and identify unmet health needs.

To explore, develop and recommend ways of identifying and improving the health needs of individuals with Learning Disabilities (and their Carers).

Support the development and implementation of person-centred health action plans.

Support access to mainstream health services and ensure reasonable adjustments are made.

Contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes.

Support the delivery and monitoring of annual health checks.

Promote health screening programmes and preventative healthcare initiatives.

Promote health, intervention and prevention through participation in the health promotion steering group.

Manage a defined caseload and prioritise workload effectively.

To maintain effective links with the Health Development Department.

To adhere to the NMC Code ‘Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives’.

To ensure a high quality, evidence- based approach in the delivery of health facilitation and screening.

To function as an independent practitioner while communicating and advising primary health care teams, learning disability teams, GP’s and other professionals.

To participate as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team in discussion meetings, multi-disciplinary case discussion, reviews and meetings as appropriate.

To maintain high quality accurate manual and computer records of all aspects of clients’ care within agreed time scales.

To liaise with other professionals and agencies as appropriate.

Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals, community teams, social care, and voluntary agencies.

Advocate for people with learning disabilities to ensure their voices are heard.

Deliver accessible health information using appropriate communication methods.

Participate within the Regional Health Facilitation meetings, actively contributing to service improvements and better outcomes.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Education and Training

Identify and deliver training and awareness sessions to patients, families/carers and healthcare staff.

Promote understanding of reasonable adjustments and legal responsibilities.

To assist in regular clinical audit of Health Screening and Facilitation work including user/carer satisfaction survey.

To provide teaching, clinical presentation and representation at meetings to multi-disciplinary teams and services.

Participate in service development initiatives.

To keep up to date with learning disability and primary health strategies and actively seek to advance his/her practice and ensure that high quality evidence-based care is delivered.

Contribute to nurse education to both pre-registration and post-registration levels and participate in the provision of relevant programmes of experience by teaching and supervising during placement.

Person-centred care

Promote a caring environment where the fundamentals of nursing care are prioritised.

Ensure that equality and diversity issues are respected and that patients / clients and their carers’ are empowered to be equals in their journey of care.

Contribute to the development of strategies for communication between staff, patients / clients, relatives and their carers’, showing awareness of barriers to understanding.

Communicate effectively between all members of the interdisciplinary team, and across care settings in a manner consistent with the post.

Role model appropriate core values including: compassion, respect, empathy, treating people with dignity, integrity, courage, responsibility, imagination and adaptability.

Lead by example and challenge poor practice in the promotion of high standards of clinical treatment, to ensure a quality service for all patients / clients.

Monitor and report on patient’s / client’s progress and maintain contemporaneous records

Maintain good communication with patients / clients and relatives / carers ensuring that their individual needs are met, and address any issues which have been identified.

Identify opportunities to the Band 7 for meaningful involvement of patients / clients and carers in relation to the development of care and services.

Assist the Band 7 to ensure effective systems are in place to gain patient / client and carers’ feedback on their experience of care.

Ensure compliments and complaints are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning.

Clinical/Professional/Specific Managerial Responsibilities

Ensure safe and effective practice

Professional/Clinical

Practice with a degree of competency within specialist area.

Support the Band 7 with the co-ordination of yearly health screening for all adults with a learning disability

To support with reports, evaluation and presentation of health prevention and promotion work alongside health check figures

Act as a role model for best practice.

Contribute to audit, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations.

Support implementation of local and national policies relating to learning disability healthcare and participate in regional meetings.

Assist with supervision and mentorship of junior staff and students where appropriate.

Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the patient / client, relatives and carers’ in the provision of care and services.

Maintain active status on NMC register in accordance with NMC requirements

Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents and adhere to Trust Policy and Procedures

Knowledge of Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Data Protection Act (2018).

Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per HSC Trust and NMC (2009) guidelines.

The post holder will develop personal knowledge and skills to level 2 – 4 of the SBNI ‘Child Safeguarding Learning and Development Strategy and Framework’ (2020 – 2023).

Evidence-based practice

Act as a role model to promote a culture of research and reflective practice to enhance person-centred care.

Use evidence- based practice and audit to identify opportunities to enhance patient / client care or service.

Deliver and promote evidence-based practice and agreed care pathways

Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols.

Create an environment which supports a culture of learning and reflective practice for all staff.

Participate in research to support continuous improvement activities as required

Environment

To maintain a safe and clean environment for staff, patients / clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting.

Ensure staff awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per HSC Trust policy.

Contribute to the analysis, assessment and management of actual and potential risks to health and well-being.

Ensure safe and effective use of equipment as per HSC Trust policy.

Ensure near misses, incidents, accidents and faulty devices are recorded, reported, investigated and learning disseminated as per HSC Trust policy.

Multi-professional working

Contribute to the establishment of systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of patient / client care, liaising with multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams and community services.

Provide specialist advice to patients and multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure the provision of an integrated quality service by maintaining effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and community services

Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

Staff Management and Develop team performance

Provide leadership, role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards

Appropriately delegate, supervise and support others within the scope of each individuals role in line with the NMC Code of Conduct (20181 ) and the HPSS Code of Conduct ( DOH 20162) retaining responsibility and accountability for outcomes and act as a role model and change agent

Support with the analysis of areas of need, under the guidance of the Band 7, working collaboratively with identified gaps in service provision, supporting the co –design and development of new initiatives and management of services that takes account of the needs of patients / clients, their families and carers.

Organise own work and manage own practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks

Promote and lead on effective preceptorship for newly registered nursing colleagues.

Role model to ensure supervision is embedded for pre and post registration students, registered nurse, nursing assistants and senior nursing assistants as appropriate.

Contribute to the appraisal process as required for self, using specialist expertise to offer advice.

Contribute to the implementation of policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work

Support the Band 7 with the written annual report on outcomes achieved

Support the maintenance of a database

Challenge appropriately and confidently where standards of care fall below that which the Band 7 would expect.

In the absence of the Band 7 act into the Deputy Nurse role as required

Quality

Assist the Band 7 to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit (including multi-professional audit), patient / client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.

Identify and intervene if circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patient and staff. To bring instances of clinical risk or health and safety issues to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records, both written and electronic having due regard to legal issues, confidentiality and NMC/Trust standards.

Promote patient and public involvement activities, leading to service

improvement.

Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.

Complete an annual quality report for submission to senior management

Service improvement, development and modernisation

Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning or development of own service promoting the involvement of patients / clients and carers.

Contribute to the review of processes / practices to support patients / clients to improve their own health and well-being.

Make decisions based on professional knowledge and experience

Maintain professional standards of practice and contribute to continuous quality improvement

Participate in uni-professional / multi professional audit and research as required

Promote health and well-being

Maintain good communication with patients / clients and relatives / carers ensuring that their individual needs are met, and report issues to the line manager as required

Working Hours

While it is anticipated hours of work will primarily be Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, the successful applicant will be required to be flexible in their working hours to meet the needs of patients as required.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Organisation supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.

Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.

Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.

Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.

Adhere to and promote Organisational policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins The Organisation’s values.

RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Assist the organisation in fulfilling its statutory duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 to promote equality of opportunity and good relations and under the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. Staff are also required to support the organisation in complying with its obligations under Human Rights Legislation.

Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.

All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the [org name] including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the [org name] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand.

eHealth

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role.

Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net)

September 2026

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Health Facilitation Nurse

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Adult Services

SALARY: Band 6

HOURS: 37.5

Ref. 55910784

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Number

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications/ Registration / Experience

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Part 1 on the live NMC Register

And

Have two years’ post-registration experience

Have completed the Health Assessment module or willing to complete.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SECTION 2: The following are Essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

E6

A skilled communicator (verbal and written) and negotiator.

Knowledge of Health prevention, promotion, screening and annual health checks.

Good presentation and teaching skills and has the ability to present information to all stakeholders.

Evidence of leadership and management skills.

Ability to motivate staff and managing conflict successfully

Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisation skills

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible.

A full understanding of the health and social needs of people with learning disabilities and of current developments.

An understanding of government policy in relation to health and people with learning disability.

An awareness of the barriers to health that exist for people with Learning Disabilities.

Knowledge of Public health needs and health promotion

Have knowledge of regional and local Learning Disability Strategy’s

Working alongside primary/acute/community staff.

Skilled in information technology.

Interview / Test

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants

may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AFC Pay on Promotion will apply.

are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times