[ref. m1723222] Paediatric Learning Disability and Autism Nurse Specialist - NHS

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for recruitment into the post of paediatric learning disability and autism nurse specialist within the children's hospital at UHS. You will be responsible for supporting the coordination of planned/acute admissions and outpatient appointments for paediatric patients with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions accessing services within UHS, ensuring identification and facilitation of reasonable adjustments and appropriate and effective support for patients, their families/carers as well as UHS colleagues and clinical areas.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

• As well as supporting the co-ordination of planned and acute admissions you will also be able to support transition processes for young people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions whose health conditions will extend into their adult life and subsequently require ongoing support from adult health services within UHS.
• You will support the wider Learning Disability and Autism CNS's in monitoring, recording and auditing service needs.
• You will provide and share professional advice and expertise to this and other Trusts, as appropriate through development, monitoring and encouragement of good communication and information sharing, formal and informal teaching and the development of links with other agencies, both internal and external to the trust.
• You will support inpatient processes, including but not limited to; 1:1 support & role modelling on wards/in clinical areas for children who require a skilled, high level of input due to their clinical needs, risks and or behaviours/presentation and supporting families by identifying & supporting reasonable adjustments & practical support arrangements, identification, referral or escalation to appropriate internal and external stakeholders, including advocacy services, genetic counselling services, palliation & bereavement services and liaison/engagement with community health and social care services.

• Registered Adult/Children’s/Learning Disability Nurse on NMC live register

• Evidence of post registration qualification or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities/autism
• Motivated & passionate about caring for children with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Patients first
• Working together
• Always Improving

Qualifications training required

• Registered Adult/Children’s/Learning Disability Nurse on NMC live register Evidence of continued professional development
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice
• Provide evidence of  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice

• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Evidence of post registration qualification or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice

Aptitudes and skills required

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities/autism
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context
• Experience of working with families, carers and support providers
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills verbally and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise their work load to a high standard, manage own time & to delegate effectively
• Able to work as part of a team and committed to team working
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs of clients, team and service

• Competence in mentoring/role modelling proactive, appropriate and effective patient support to ward/clinical areas, own senior HCA and wider team members.
• Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour, managing particularly complex caseloads

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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