Nursing Associate Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate Practitioner to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Fylde and Wyre.
The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking high-quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we work closely with their families, and we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
The post holder will work within an integrated Multi Disciplinary Team whilst supporting the nursing workforce. The Nurse Associate role includes undertaking home visits and having a presence within the communities for people with a Learning Disability, their families and carers., The role will comprise of gathering holistic health information which supports the nurses in completing a detailed health assessment, then with oversight of the nurses following through with all health actions identified.
Supporting nursing staff with specialist Learning Disability assessments, completion of core documentation and identifying clinical risks, including safeguarding concerns. Helping with the promotion of reducing health inequalities and premature deaths of individuals with a Learning Disability.
The role will also support the nurses with clinical support to adults with Learning Disabilities who have additional complex needs, which may include challenging behaviour, physical and sensory impairment, mental health and forensic issues. The post holder will play an integral role in the delivery of care within these pathways within a variety of community settings.
We are looking for a Nursing Associate Practitioner with an up-to-date knowledge of current health legislation effecting people with Learning Disabilities including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda. They need to be adaptable, have good communication skills and self-motivation is essential. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have a learning Disability, complex health needs and challenging behaviour. They will also be able to demonstrate that their practice is evidence based and innovative., Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.
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Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
+ Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
+ Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
+ Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.