Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities to join Community Services in the Learning Disability Division in Cardiff and the Vale, hosted by Swansea Bay UHB.
As a Registered Nurse you will be leading on the delivery of the health priorities for people with a learning disability with a particular focus on improving people's access to annual health checks and health action plans via their GP services.
You will have an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the professional activities within a Community Support Team within the field of Learning Disabilities.
You will be responsible for managing a clinical and case management caseload, and will liaise with both Social & Healthcare professionals to meet client need. You will support less senior members of the team, mentoring and being exemplary role models for high standards of care.
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.
The post holders will promote the health and wellbeing of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Nurse 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: -
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Welsh Government Learning Disability Strategic action plan with a particular reference to increasing the uptake of annual health checks.
- Be motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Develop a timetabled plan alongside colleagues in Primary Care to deliver the outcomes identified.
- 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.
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
For further details please contact bethan.burbidge@wales.nhs.uk
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Demonstrate ability to assess clients, develop and monitor care plans for a group of complex individuals and demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups and demostrating teaching and assessing skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload amongst competing demands and resolving/addressing complex situations where conflict may be a factor.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Health Board and National Policy frameworks, funding issues e.g. CHC, relevant legislation e.g. MHA, MCA, MHM.
- Demonstrate evidence of ability to work on own initiative organise self to work efficiently and effectively.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RNLD Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Post Registration Education to Degree level or working towards.
Desirable
- Working within a multidisciplinary/mult agency context.
- Experience/knowledge of risk management and working with families.
- Working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour.
- Detailed knowledge of supervision systems and evidence of clinical leadership
Person Specification
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess clients, develop and monitor care plans for a group of complex individuals and demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups and demostrating teaching and assessing skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload amongst competing demands and resolving/addressing complex situations where conflict may be a factor.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Health Board and National Policy frameworks, funding issues e.g. CHC, relevant legislation e.g. MHA, MCA, MHM.
- Demonstrate evidence of ability to work on own initiative organise self to work efficiently and effectively.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RNLD Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Post Registration Education to Degree level or working towards.
Desirable
- Working within a multidisciplinary/mult agency context.
- Experience/knowledge of risk management and working with families.
- Working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour.
- Detailed knowledge of supervision systems and evidence of clinical leadership
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).
