Job summary
To work as a Registered Nurse in the in-patient settings of the Mental Health & Learning Disability Delivery Unit as directed.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with learning disabilities who present with behaviours that challenge and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to collect and analyse data and plan support in line with the principles of Positive Behavioural Support and Active Support.
Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their clinical skills.
In return the Heath Board can offer a high quality, purpose built working environment, support and training for both clinical and managerial roles and opportunities for professional development.
This posts will present challenging opportunities to enhance and further develop the lives of people with a learning disability and behaviours that challenge
The post includes shift working on a 24 hour basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff. It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
To find out more, please see: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
Our values: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/
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
Qualification / skills
Essential
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with MDT
- Experience of working with individuals who challenge services
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinincal Governance
- Experience of working within the PBS model
Skills and experience
Essential
- Organizational, planning and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Skills and experience
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion to others
- Shows respect for others views and input
- Friendly helpful disposition. Awareness of impact of own behaviour
- Willing to seek out learning and accept constructive feedback
Person Specification
Qualification / skills
Essential
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with MDT
- Experience of working with individuals who challenge services
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinincal Governance
- Experience of working within the PBS model
Skills and experience
Essential
- Organizational, planning and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Skills and experience
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion to others
- Shows respect for others views and input
- Friendly helpful disposition. Awareness of impact of own behaviour
- Willing to seek out learning and accept constructive feedback
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).
