Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse Practitioner

The post holder will be expected to undertake assessments, design care packages and procure services for individuals with a learning disability who have complex health needs. These include the CHC process and Section 117 aftercare. The post holder will be expected to carry a caseload of people with complex physical and mental health needs, care manage, review and monitor their packages of care at least annually unless earlier re-assessment is required. The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and be able to undertake both MCA and Best Interest decision making. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of services to people with a learning disability with complex needs across the MDT ensuring that other teams in wider LD services are supported when needed. All staff working within the Learning Disability service are responsible for providing and maintaining high quality supportive relationships which at all times acknowledge the individual rights and personal dignity of the service user, encouraging individual opportunity for growth, physically, mentally and emotionally. In the performance of all duties and responsibilities the employee will be expected to show an in depth range of clinical experience and expertise in the field of Learning Disabilities coupled with an awareness of the entitlements of the service user.,

• To be responsible for the clinical assessment of needs, planning of individualised appropriate care, implementation and evaluation of care in conjunction with appropriate primary health services.
• Effective care management of cases caseload to be agreed with Team Manager
• Carry out assessments as appropriate for new referrals, including health assessments for Continuing Health Care.
• To provide observation and support around Learning Disability issues in a variety of community settings with clients who have complex health needs.
• To support people with a Learning Disability to access mainstream health services (both primary and secondary health.)
• To liaise with mainstream services around Learning Disability issues linked into specific clinical tasks.
• Promote health and independence of the individual.
• Have a clear understanding of the Safeguarding Adults legislation and participate in investigations as required and directed by Team Manager
• To promote the use and development of Health Action Plans to improve an individuals understanding of their health and how to keep well using a person centred approach.
• To provide support to carers as appropriate having an awareness of the carers health.
• Adhere to confidentiality policy.
• To undertake clinical risk assessments
• To support the multidisciplinary team approach around an individual including attending appropriate meetings
  
  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