Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join a busy team based in the Swansea area.
The post holder 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 holder will promote the health and well-being of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals.
The post holder will promote the health and well being of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals
Main duties of the job
They will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, and will liaise with both Social & Healthcare professionals to meet client need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
The post holders key duties will include:
Management aspects for the service group
Clinical elements,
Professional Duties
Service Delivery
Leadership
Communication
Education and Training
Information Resources
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 post holders key duties will include:
Management aspects for the service group
Clinical elements,
Professional Duties
Service Delivery
Leadership
Communication
Education and Training
Information Resources
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
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of post registration educated to degree level
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working within MDT
- Experience and, or knowledge of risk management
- Experience of working with families
- Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and challenging behaviour
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Experience of tribunals and report writing
Values
Essential
- Evidence of care planning
- Evidence of person centredness
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of post registration educated to degree level
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working within MDT
- Experience and, or knowledge of risk management
- Experience of working with families
- Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and challenging behaviour
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Experience of tribunals and report writing
Values
Essential
- Evidence of care planning
- Evidence of person centredness
Desirable
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).
