Job summary
Essex Learning Disability Partnership provides specialist learning disability services across all Essex. The partnership has been formed by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust providing Learning Disability Services in Mid, North East and West Essex and; Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust providing Learning Disability Services in South Essex.
The Partnership was formed in 2018 and has been developing new pathways of working that seek to improve health outcomes for people with LD making sure that they are able to access the right care in the right place at the right time, in accordance with Building the Right Support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this continuing journey and influence how we work to improve lives.
Team members have won awards for innovations in practice and mentoring students. The Clinical Lead Nurse has been awarded the title of Queen's Nurse and the STOMP clinic set up by two non-medical prescribers has been recognised by NHSE as an example of best practice.The Significant Risk Tool developed by two members to identify frailty in people with learning disabilities has been nominated for an award and is also recognised by NHSE as an example of best practice.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity for continued personal and professional development with opportunities for apprenticeships.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Community Support Worker - Enhanced Support Team is to assist the nursing team in providing holistic and effective nursing care to those people with learning disability requiring intensive Support during time of mental health or behaviour crisis. The post holder will support the wider MDT to support people with learning disability and their families and carers during a period of crisis to try and reduce the need for admission to hospital. Where hospital is required to support a timely discharge back into the community. In addition ensuring that people with a learning disability have equitable access to mainstream mental health services and that reasonable adjustments are made to promote recovery.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will carry out care plans as devised by qualified team members and assist with and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
- Work as a practitioner with interest in mental and emotional wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.
- Support the Advanced Practitioner in the development of the Enhanced Support Team
- Support the smooth running and coordination of the service and monitoring service activity.
- Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards under the direction of the Advanced Practitioner
- Work in liaison with services users, carers, other professionals ensuring the delivery of a needs led service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to drive and have access to a car
Desirable
- Experience of working a community setting
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant or carer
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate good IT skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Enhanced Support Team
1 Heath Close
Billericay
CM12 9NW