Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse -Inpatient Services
Band 5
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
This is an exciting opportunity for a RNMH or RNLD to join our Nursing Team at Swn yr Afon Specialist Residential Service. Swn yr Afon SRS is an inpatient service within the Learning Disability Division in Swansea Bay UHB. As a RNMH/RNLD you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality individualised care to persons with complex learning disabilities.
Learning Disability Services 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 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 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, awareness 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.
For further details please contact [email protected]
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Registered Nurse RNLD
- Educated to degree level
Desirable criteria
- BTec in PBS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working in inpatient areas within a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours which challenge.
- Evidence of working with families and carers
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in LD services
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans.
- Evidence of presenting skills to demonstrate teaching and assessing.
- Ability to prioritise work amongst competing demands
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
- Justin Reddy
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 702906
- Additional information
Justin Reddy
Nurse Manager
01639 702906
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