Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse

The Acute Care Learning Disability Liaison Nurse role exists to ensure that the needs of the person with a Learning Disability are met when they require admission to a District Hospital. This involves communicating with and working in partnership with a range of clinicians and services working to change systems and educating where appropriate. It also involves close communication and involvement with family, carers and others during the admission period., To support the Band 6 to assist primary and secondary care to exercise their duty and to provide people with a learning disability (LD) equality of access to the same healthcare as the general population, with added support to achieve the same health outcomes as those for the general population.

To assist primary and secondary care to develop an action plan which aims to deliver appropriate improvements in service delivery and health outcomes for people with a LD.

To work with identified individuals within primary and secondary care to achieve the goals set out in the action plan.

Promote services in line with current local and national policy & guidance for people with LD, which promotes the rights and inclusion of this client group.

Undertake all aspects of practice as an autonomous practitioner and report to the Band 6 accordingly, including professional and legal accountability for own work within an agreed policy framework.

To assist primary and secondary care to ensure a smooth transition between pre admission, admission and discharge arrangements.

To act as a point of contact for family, carers and other professionals during the service users care pathway.

To assist primary and secondary care to improve the quality of care received by individuals with a LD.

Facilitate open and easy access to hospital services for people with learning disabilities in the primary and secondary care setting.

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