Learning Disabilities Nurse
hace 22 horas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to adults and/or children with complex learning disabilities and associated health needs in their own homes. You will work autonomously within a community setting, support paid carers, ensure safe clinical practice, and deliver specialist LD nursing interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and positive risk-taking. The role blends hands-on clinical work with professional leadership, training and quality assurance. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Specialist Support • Deliver safe and effective nursing care for people with complex LD, autism and co-existing physical, sensory, behavioural or mental health needs., • Undertake holistic assessments, risk assessments and ongoing reviews., • Create, implement and evaluate person-centred care plans and clinical support plans., • Support clients with complex health interventions such as:, • Enteral feeding (PEG/PEJ), • Seizure management, • Tracheostomy care (if applicable), • Respiratory support, • Medication administration (including rescue meds), • Behavioural distress and positive behaviour support, • Monitor physical and mental health changes and escalate concerns urgently and appropriately., • Provide clinical guidance, coaching and supervision to Support Workers / HCAs., • Deliver competency assessments, refreshers and annual sign-offs for carers delivering delegated healthcare tasks., • Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, NICE guidance, organisational policies and CQC regulations., • Participate in incident reviews, root cause analysis, and learning processes to improve safety and care quality., • Contribute to audits including medication, infection control, care plans and documentation., • Act as an advocate for clients, ensuring their voices, rights and preferences are central to all decisions., • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local authority and organisational procedures., • Implement positive risk-taking approaches, balancing autonomy with safe practice., • Work alongside MDT members: GPs, LD teams, SALT, OT, physio, psychiatry, behaviour specialists and social workers., • Build strong relationships with families, promoting trust and partnership., • Represent the organisation in MDT meetings, reviews and case conferences., • Maintain NMC registration and follow the NMC Code of Conduct., • Engage in reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing CPD. Essential • Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with valid NMC PIN., • Experience supporting individuals with complex LD and behaviours that may challenge., • Strong understanding of PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) and trauma-informed care., • Skilled in risk assessment, care planning and managing clinical complexity., • Confident working autonomously in community settings., • Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams and with families., • Ability to train and supervise support staff., • Full UK driving licence (if travel is required).