Job summary
The primary focus of the role will be the physical health needs of individuals with a learning disability. The post holder will be based and managed in Learning Disability services but will raise awareness, improve skills and provide training to service users, carers, paid staff and colleagues in primary care services and learning disability secondary care services to enable them to respond appropriately to the health needs of people with a learning disability.
The post holder will develop plans to ensure those with additional complex needs are enabled to access health promotion initiatives and health care effectively and appropriately.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with Public Health Wales, Health Champions and Primary Care to develop initiatives to identify and effectively respond to the health needs of people with a learning disability in order to improve health literacy, health outcomes and enhance the experience of healthcare services for service users and their families and carers.
This post will comprise of clinical and educational duties and will include jointly delivering training sessions with individuals with a learning disability.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2026 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in improving health outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities by:
- Providing expert advice and consultancy to professionals across health and social care sectors.
- Promoting effective communication with service users, families, and carers.
- Leading initiatives to improve access to primary care and reduce health inequalities.
- Supporting Primary Care services in identifying and maintaining records of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Collaborating with Public Health Wales and other stakeholders to develop health promotion strategies.
- Delivering education and training to staff, carers, and service users.
- Contributing to research, audit, and service development to ensure evidence-based practice.
- Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff and students.
- Managing own workload and responding to requests for data and reports.
- Undertaking physical tasks relevant to clinical responsibilities, including Positive Behaviour Management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Trained in PBM (Positive Behaviour Management) breakaway techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Advocacy for people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Skilled negotiator
- Ability to influence and support others in challenging situations
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.
- Strong communicator (verbal and written).
- Able to work autonomously and take initiative
- Team player, motivator, and completer/finisher
Desirable
- Committed to lifelong learning
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- First level nurse RNLD / RNMH / RGN
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
- Working knowledge of legislation relevant to learning disabilities.
- Understanding of person-centred planning principles
- Understanding of health inequalities affecting people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Degree at first level
- Teaching qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people who have a learning disability
- Post-registration experience in learning disability services
- Experience delivering training to others
Desirable
- Experience working in partnership with other professionals and agencies
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Trained in PBM (Positive Behaviour Management) breakaway techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Advocacy for people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Skilled negotiator
- Ability to influence and support others in challenging situations
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.
- Strong communicator (verbal and written).
- Able to work autonomously and take initiative
- Team player, motivator, and completer/finisher
Desirable
- Committed to lifelong learning
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- First level nurse RNLD / RNMH / RGN
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
- Working knowledge of legislation relevant to learning disabilities.
- Understanding of person-centred planning principles
- Understanding of health inequalities affecting people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Degree at first level
- Teaching qualification
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people who have a learning disability
- Post-registration experience in learning disability services
- Experience delivering training to others
Desirable
- Experience working in partnership with other professionals and agencies
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
