Senior Practitioner

The role involves; assessing eligibility criteria under the NHS National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care 2009 (revised 2022), planning and commissioning packages of care (including Personal Health Budgets), supporting individuals, their families and health professionals through the Continuing Healthcare process (including transition from child to adult services) and reviewing eligibility/packages of care., We need a nurse practitioner who is experienced working with people who have learning disabilities - essential characteristic.

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital, but who have complex ongoing healthcare needs.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is responsible for the decision making and commissioning processes, working closely with the Local Authority's, on behalf of Devon ICB.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. This is a community based post and although the role is based in Mid Devon, post holders will be expected to be able to travel covering the whole of Devon, and occasionally out of the county.

The team values a role which is fast paced and employs the use of holistic nursing where we look at the needs of the person. The nature of the role is autonomous and challenging but the benefit of supportive colleagues.

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This is a role for someone who is invested in supporting others to improve their health outcomes and quality of life using Best Practice. We are an innovative team who likes to use ideas to continually improve practice and work in partnership with other agencies to achieve this.

Are you bored in your current role? Do you want to learn new skills and want to work with complex people to improve their quality of life with a small supportive team?

Do you need a better work/life balance?

Do you want to keep up your professional skills?

Would you like to gain experience in new areas?

Do you value diversity, fairness, excellence and sustainability, and are passionate about working with others to ensure high quality care for NHS patients, then Continuing Healthcare is the place where you can thrive!

We currently have a vacancy within our service and are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurses to join our team.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives., About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.