Senior Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

The Primary Care Learning Disability Liaison Nurse role exists to ensure that the needs of the person with a Learning Disability are met when they require access to a mainstream health service. 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 assist mainstream health service to exercise their duty to provide people with a learning disability 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 work with identified individuals within the mainstream health service to achieve the goals set out in the action plan.

Exercise leadership within the mainstream health service to ensure that services are provided in line with current local and national policy & guidance for people with Learning Disabilities, which promotes the rights and inclusion of this client group.

To assist the mainstream health service to ensure a smooth transition between services.

To act as a point of contact for family, carers and other professionals during the service users contact with the mainstream health service.

To assist the mainstream health service to improve the quality of care received by individuals with a learning disability in their service.

To assist the mainstream health service to manage the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services and specialist learning disability services.

Facilitate open and easy access to mainstream health services for people with learning disabilities.

Develop effective and collaborative working with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, including identifying and meeting the training needs and providing specialist and nursing advice.

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