Nurse Practitioner

The Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team (SHCLDT) is a multidisciplinary service for adults with learning disabilities. SHCLDT accepts referrals for adults with learning disabilities aged 18 and above. We recognise that people with learning disabilities may have additional diagnoses such as Autism and/or additional communication and complex health needs.

We may provide consultation and advice regarding people with learning disabilities approaching transition to adult services.

The role of Nurse Practitioner is part of a multidisciplinary specialist health community team for people with learning disabilities.

We provide specialist health assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities who are unable to access mainstream services.

We support mainstream health services to provide treatment for people with learning disabilities by supporting/liaising with them to support reasonable adjustments.

Main duties of the job

We support adults with learning disabilities experiencing distress. When the primary need is mental health we will support people with a learning disability to access mental health services with reasonable adjustments.

We can deliver intensive assessments and support for those at risk of placement breakdown, utilising person-centred assessments to identify distress triggers. Collaborating with the individual and their carers, we develop positive behaviour support plans to help manage challenging situations.

We support adults with learning disabilities who have complex health needs in determining eligibility for continuing health care (CHC) NHS funding. A nurse collaborates with the individual or their representative to gather health evidence to assess health needs.

People admitted for mental health needs may be entitled to Section 117 aftercare (a funding stream aimed at preventing readmission following discharge) following discharge from hospital. Our team review their health and package of care to ensure that it continues to meet their needs.

Our team supports people aged 18 or over in accessing mainstream health services through reasonable adjustments and desensitisation around health tests and procedures. We can provide advice and support and signpost to appropriate services when required.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do