Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse - Inpatient Services

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse, working within Dan y Bont Specialist Residential Service.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.

Dan y Bont offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model.

Previous learning Disability nursing experience is essential and the post is open to experienced nurses and newly qualified staff nurses alike.

If you are a band 5 Registered Nurse who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality, person centred care within a community residential setting and are looking for a challenge, please feel free to contact us for informal pre-application discussion.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Learning Disability Servicesacross the 3 HB areas are undergoing a programme of modernisation and so this is an exciting time to join the service and be part of the modernisation journey.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit Nurses that can demonstrate our values and welcome applications from people who share Our Values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

If you think you can demonstrate our values, and match our success profile:

Show empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.

Show resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.

Show respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.

Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).

Friendly and helpful disposition, knowledge of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.

Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.