Job summary
This post is fixed term for 9 months maternity cover, to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
We are pleased to be recruiting a B6 senior Community Nurse , working in the community with children and young people with significant global developmental delay, social communication difficulties or learning disabilities and their families, as part of the Flintshire Children's Learning Disabilities Service. The post holder will be primarily based in Flintshire, working with the Flintshire families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to work with pre-school children with developmental delay, and children with learning disabilities and their families, and who has prior experience of working with children.
Main duties of the job
A range of community work will be undertaken, including assessment for Autism for under 5's, as part of a multi professional team, specialist assessment to formulate interventions, strategies and care plans. These interventions can be delivered through group work; individual 1:1 work; working as part of the MDT as well as alone; and the successful applicant will need to be familiar with the Continuing Care Health funding process.
Service development is an active part of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the role
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Demonstrate an approachable manner with service users, colleagues, family and carers.
- Motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD/RNMH
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree
- Diploma
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a relevant role
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- . Experience working with children with disabilities and their carers / families
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain high standard of record keeping
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of care for service users
- To be a positive team player
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to develop and practice new skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the range, nature and impact of learning disabilities and associated conditions
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, ADHD, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc.
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of an area common to learning disabilities services e.g. epilepsy, PMLD, Applied Behavioural Analysis principles
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the role
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Demonstrate an approachable manner with service users, colleagues, family and carers.
- Motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD/RNMH
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree
- Diploma
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a relevant role
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- . Experience working with children with disabilities and their carers / families
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain high standard of record keeping
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of care for service users
- To be a positive team player
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to develop and practice new skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the range, nature and impact of learning disabilities and associated conditions
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, ADHD, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc.
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of an area common to learning disabilities services e.g. epilepsy, PMLD, Applied Behavioural Analysis principles
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).
