Named Nurse - Learning Disabilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Crisis Admission Avoidance Service, supporting young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability and complex care needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care aimed at preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and promoting positive outcomes. Working closely with service users, families, carers and partner agencies, you will assess needs, coordinate care and contribute to the development, You will undertake comprehensive assessments, support risk management processes and ensure care remains responsive to changing needs. Working alongside the Registered Manager, Clinical Lead, Team Leader and wider multidisciplinary team, you will help maintain high standards of care, promote a positive team culture and provide role modelling to support staff. This post offers excellent opportunities for professional development through training, supervision and mentorship. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified and experienced Band 5 practitioners. Candidates who demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and competencies may be appointed directly to Band 6. A structured development pathway is available for those wishing to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 through competency-based learning and professional development. The post holder will be primarily based within the Radcliffe Place Service but may be required to support other areas of the Learning Disability Care Hub, including Community Learning Disability Teams, Cambeck Close and other services across the Pennine Care footprint, in line with service needs. The role involves supporting individuals who may experience periods of distress, behaviours that challenge and physical health needs, promoting safety, dignity, independence and choice. Responsibilities include undertaking and contributing to assessments, including health assessments, health passports, risk assessments and person-centred care planning. The post holder will develop, implement and review care plans, support communication profiles and other specialist support plans to meet individual needs. They will support referral triage and assessments, contribute to clinical decision-making and work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner agencies to coordinate effective care. The post holder will provide support and supervision to junior staff, contribute to workforce development and participate in Individual Performance and Development Reviews as required. Working autonomously within their scope of competence, they will contribute to service improvement, promote a positive team culture and uphold the values and standards of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
• At all times to work in accordance with Pennine Care policies and protocols.
• To be responsible for the assessment of care needs, for an agreed group of service users.
• The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes
of support, and contribute to the setting of a high standard of care to clients,
• embracing the values of 'Valuing People
• ·To fully involve clients, family members and persons acting as advocates in the development of the above care plans and risk assessment.
• To adopt a multidisciplinary approach to the development of programmes of care.
• To take on the role of Named Nurse for a number of identified clients.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Pennine Care and NMC guidelines.
• To transcribe and administer medication ensuring that legal requirements are observed in line with Pennine Care policy and procedures and NMC guidelines.
• To communicate effectively with a range of agencies including GPs, CTLD, Social Services, etc.
• To operate as a leading member of the staff team, making a prominent contribution to Team Meetings, Staff Development and training and overall development of the Pennine Care Learning Disability Service.
• Provide day to day formal and informal supervision for members of the support
team.
• Receive formal and informal supervision from the Service Manager and Identified Team Leader.
• To contribute to the professional development of the support workers including NVQ/apprentership courses.
• To complete appraisals for identified support team members.
• To facilitate student placements.
• Responsibility for Financial Resources
• Adhere to the standing financial arrangements within the service.
• To be responsible for the distribution and accountancy of petty cash.
• To be responsible for the distribution and accountancy of client monies.
• Policy and Service Development
• To facilitate the development and implementation of person centered support plans.
• Responsible for keeping staff up to date with Learning Disability practice developments and to take responsibility for your own personal and professional development Planning and Organising
• To take a lead role in the development, implementation and monitoring of risk assessments for service users.
• To be responsible for the deployment of Support Staff also having responsibility for the service in the Managers and Team Leaders absence.
• The post holder will be involved in at least one service development group across Learning Disability Partnership.