Community Learning Disability Nurse

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse posts to join a busy team based in the Swansea area.

The post holder will have an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the professional activities within a Community Support Team within the field of Learning Disabilities. They will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, and will liaise with both Social & Healthcare professionals to meet client need.

Contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability, through effective communication.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote the health and well-being of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals.

The post holder will be involved in the key clinical aspects of providing care, there will be managerial elements and professional service delivery aspects.

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

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.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,922 to £43,257 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR104-0424-A

Job locations

The Guildhall

St Helen's Road

Swansea

SA1 3SN


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

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration educated to degree level

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals who have a learning disability or individuals with similar needs

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of care planning
  • Evidence of person centredness

Desirable

  • Evidence of safeguarding

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience working within MDT
  • Experience and, or knowledge of risk management
  • Experience of working with families
  • Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and challenging behaviour
  • Evidence of clinical leadership

Desirable

  • Experience of tribunals and report writing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration educated to degree level

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals who have a learning disability or individuals with similar needs

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of care planning
  • Evidence of person centredness

Desirable

  • Evidence of safeguarding

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience working within MDT
  • Experience and, or knowledge of risk management
  • Experience of working with families
  • Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and challenging behaviour
  • Evidence of clinical leadership

Desirable

  • Experience of tribunals and report writing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

The Guildhall

St Helen's Road

Swansea

SA1 3SN


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

The Guildhall

St Helen's Road

Swansea

SA1 3SN


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Joanna Moyle

Joanna.Moyle@wales.nhs.uk

01639683216

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,922 to £43,257 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR104-0424-A

Job locations

The Guildhall

St Helen's Road

Swansea

SA1 3SN


Supporting documents

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