Job summary
Employer heading
Community Learning Disability Nurse
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join a busy community team in the Vale of Glamorgan Community Learning Disability Team.
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 and healthcare professionals to meet client need.
They will supervise junior team members and their caseloads by implementing clinical and service pathways and adhering to legislative frameworks.
They will participate in systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote the health and wellbeing of clients by providing specialist nursing assessments, advice and training to clients, their carer’s and other professionals.
The post holder will be involved in the key clinical aspects of providing care, coordinating and reviewing care packages and supervising others.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- RNLD NMC Registration
- Evidence of Post-Registration to Degree Level or working towards
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to work within a team.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience working within a multi-disciplinary/mult agency context
- Experience/knowledge of risk management
- Experience of working with families
- Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
- Detailed knowledge of supervision systems.
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Values
Essential criteria
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bethan Burbidge
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Nurse, Community Support Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01446 731105
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