Job summary
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children's service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Childrens service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
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 on Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Childrens service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
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 on Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- RNLD
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of The Health Equalities Framework
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of the Mental Health Measures Wales
- Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context
- Experience/knowledge of Risk Management
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and exercise sound nursing judgement
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans
- Ability to create Needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
- Able to establish feedback processes from referrers, people using services, carers and providers
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with providers, local authorities and other agencies
Desirable
Values
Essential
- All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviour Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder's working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation
Other
Essential
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- RNLD
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of The Health Equalities Framework
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of the Mental Health Measures Wales
- Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context
- Experience/knowledge of Risk Management
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and exercise sound nursing judgement
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans
- Ability to create Needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
- Able to establish feedback processes from referrers, people using services, carers and providers
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with providers, local authorities and other agencies
Desirable
Values
Essential
- All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviour Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder's working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation
Other
Essential
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service needs
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).
