Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities to join the Cardiff Community Learning Disability Team.
The team are committed to meeting the health care needs of people with a learning disability. They work passionately to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes.
Nurses are an integral part of a close working multi-disciplinary team in the capital city.
Main duties of the job
The post holders 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 & Healthcare professionals to meet client need.
Contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability, through effective communication.The post holders will promote the health and wellbeing of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
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
Registered L.D. Nurse
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Significant post basic experience
Clinical and Profession
Essential
- Experience of Health Facilitation
- Knowledge of MCA
- Experience of working in a MDT environment
- Knowledge of reasonable adjustments
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience of providing education and training
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates adherence to NMC Guidelines for record keeping
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of settings, at appropriate levels
Education
Essential
- Evidence of post-basic training and education in relevant fields of study
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to research and development
Person Specification
Registered L.D. Nurse
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Significant post basic experience
Clinical and Profession
Essential
- Experience of Health Facilitation
- Knowledge of MCA
- Experience of working in a MDT environment
- Knowledge of reasonable adjustments
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience of providing education and training
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates adherence to NMC Guidelines for record keeping
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of settings, at appropriate levels
Education
Essential
- Evidence of post-basic training and education in relevant fields of study
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to research and development
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).
