Job summary
To undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and reviews to determine the complex nursing needs for individuals with Huntington's disease.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Complex Care Nurse Assessor - Community Huntington's Team
Are you an innovative practitioner looking to extend your skills? Are you able to work as an autonomous specialist clinician but also as a core Team member?
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 Nurse Assessor in our Multi -Disciplinary Community HD Team. The Team provide specialist assessments and interventions to clients and family members affected by HD across the ABUHB catchment area. Working within the community, primarily seeing people in their own homes, working with clients and their families but also working with clients and staff in Nursing Homes, Group Homes, and inpatient facilities as required.
The HD Team is currently based in Cwmbran (covering ABUHB catchment area), and comprises, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Physiotherapy team linked to CHC, an Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and administrative support.
It is not a requirement for applicants to have worked extensively with HD clients but experience in long-term conditions and mental health may be helpful.
This is a community post so the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants should have:
Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.
A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.
A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.
Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted
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 successful applicants should have:
Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.
A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.
A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.
Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted
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
- 1 st level Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD) registered with NMC
- 'Degree level' education
- Post graduate specialist training in in Community care / nursing or relevant area of nursing or equivalent
- Adult Safeguarding level 1&2
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post basic experience at band 5 or above.
- Experience of undertaking needs-based assessments and care plans
- Undertaking capacity assessments, gaining formal consent and the application of DoLS and the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Experience of caring for individuals with Huntington's Disease
Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with cases with complex presentations
- Report writing
- Knowledge of Continuing Care legislation and policy
Desirable
- Evidence of Communication training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1 st level Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD) registered with NMC
- 'Degree level' education
- Post graduate specialist training in in Community care / nursing or relevant area of nursing or equivalent
- Adult Safeguarding level 1&2
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post basic experience at band 5 or above.
- Experience of undertaking needs-based assessments and care plans
- Undertaking capacity assessments, gaining formal consent and the application of DoLS and the Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Experience of caring for individuals with Huntington's Disease
Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with cases with complex presentations
- Report writing
- Knowledge of Continuing Care legislation and policy
Desirable
- Evidence of Communication training
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).
