Job summary
Are you interested in a challenging your expectations of working with people with a Learning Disability?
Are you able to share your positivity and lead a team even in the most challenging situations?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our team providing on-going assessment and treatment for people with Learning Disabilities.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and imaginative qualified nurse to become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. In return for your skills we offer the chance to be at the forefront of working with a diverse and rewarding patient group and within a service that offers the unique chance to be at the very core of progressive service design. We also offer the opportunity to work with an experienced and highly skilled staff team and support to enhance your career progression.
You should have an interest in working with people with a learning disability, have experience of working with people who have a learning disability who may exhibit behaviours that are challenging, are autistic or who have an existing mental health issue. Experience in working in an inpatient environment and managing challenging situations is also desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service user.
- Supervise mentor and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
- Coordinate care for a specified group of service users.
- Take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses.
- With the relevant experience act as a supervisor , mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse
- NMC Registration.
- Qualified RNLD or RMN with Learning Disabilities experience
- Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.
- Evidence of CPD
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
Desirable
- Management qualification and /or management experience
- Mentor/supervisor/assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.
- Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate and receive complex information
- The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
- Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Ability to manage resources
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to Travel
- Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse
- NMC Registration.
- Qualified RNLD or RMN with Learning Disabilities experience
- Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.
- Evidence of CPD
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
Desirable
- Management qualification and /or management experience
- Mentor/supervisor/assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.
- Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate and receive complex information
- The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
- Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Ability to manage resources
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to Travel
- Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
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).
