Current Job   | RNLD

Our London based client is looking for experienced Learning Disability Nurses with the experience of coordinating shifts in busy environments. Must be an RNLD with NMC registration.

This will be agency short term contract work for a minimum of 37.5hrs be week with the opportunity of doing overtime. The initial contract shall be for 3 months with the opportunity to renew and extend.

Benefits include free parking space, subsidised meals, weekly pay and a friendly work environment.

Interviews can be arranged within a few days.

To apply, please register your interest via our website on the jobs section. Remember to upload your CV.

Exciting agency work opportunities have arisen for LEARNING DISABILITIES NURSES in the London area. Successful candidates will be working across a variety of settings including NHS establishments, local authorities, charitable organisation and with families in their own homes. At present we have openings for RNLD to work within a reputable private hospital located within Inner London. We are looking for flexible individuals who will influence behaviours and lifestyles to enable a vulnerable client group to achieve optimum health.

The aim is that they should be able to live as equal citizens in an inclusive society where their rights are respected.

Requirements:

• must have experience of working with LD patients and service users.

• have effective NMC registration as a Learning Disability Nurse

• ability to work within a multi-professional team approach

• up to date with all mandatory training updates

• have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities to work in partnership with people of all ages who have learning disabilities, and with their families and carers in order to help individuals to develop individually and fulfil their potential in all aspects of their lives, irrespective of their disabilities. Main

Duties & responsibilities:

• Assessing nursing/care needs and developing relevant care plans in collaboration with the service users and other professionals

• using expert communication skills to engage with vulnerable people;

• interpreting and understanding behaviour to develop individual care packages;

• coordinating client care programme reviews with other health and social welfare professionals, and completing appropriate paperwork;

• organising home visits and attending GP clinic appointments to monitor and discuss progress with clients, their carers and their GP;

• planning activities, social events, and holidays with clients (in residential care settings); • liaising with hospital admissions staff to plan clients' care needs on admission and discharge (e.g. housing and medication);

• advocating on behalf of people with learning disabilities and encouraging self-advocacy;

• carrying out group work with clients on issues such as problem solving, anxiety management, healthy living and aggression handling;

• supporting staff and carers in the community;

• Organising emergency admissions;

• completing management plans and reports;

• assisting with tests, evaluations and observations;

• maintaining awareness of local community activities and opportunities;

• Supporting the agenda for equality and equal access to all community and public services.

• Promoting diversity and social inclusion All applicants are subject to an enhanced CRB check and other client-specific training to be notified upon successful application.