Acute Learning Disability and Autism Nurse

Acute Learning Disability and Autism Liaison nurse Band: 5
Location: Based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, covering St. Michaels hospital and West Cornwall Hospital as required
This post has been developed to increase access and reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and/or who are on the autism spectrum.
Act as a resource for the acute hospital regarding the complex health needs of people with a Learning Disability and or on the autism spectrum.
Manage the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services and community specialist disability services.
Support children and adults with Learning Disabilities and /or Autism as Inpatients, outpatient appointments and emergency attendances.
Develop effective and collaborative working with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, including identifying and meeting the training needs and providing specialist and nursing advice.
Incorporate the philosophy outlined in “Valuing People”, working closely with the Equality and Diversity, Inclusion lead.
Work in adherence with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, advising other staff on its correct application and working closely with the Mental Capacity Act Lead.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
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