Job summary
The Laurels & Briary units are one of a range of services offered by the Learning Disability Division within Swansea Bay University Health Board and form part of the specialist inpatient services. The unit aims to provide a locally delivered comprehensive specialist health service for people with a learning disability.
The specific role of the Laurels & Briary Unit in helping to fulfil this is to offer longer term care and shorter breaks providing holistic, in-patient assessment and intervention to enhance quality of life experience and improve health outcomes.
Laurels & Briary is an 8 bedded unit based in the west of Cardiff. Laurels & Briary consists of 2 properties which can stand alone or, currently, operate as one larger unit sharing staffing and resources. The property is all ground floor with individual bedrooms.
Laurels & Briary currently offer 6 longer stay beds and 2 which offer short breaks and time limited assessment.
The post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Laurels and Briary and will promote quality for all staff and clients, leading the delivery of care in line with the values and principles of Positive Behavioural Support.
Main duties of the job
A rare opportunity has become available for the post of manager in the Laurels and Briary.
Successful applicants will provide clinical leadership and deliver on exciting service modernisation plans. Working closely with other key services the post provides specialist input to individuals with a learning disability and is responsible for the smooth running of a busy unit.
Successful applicants will have a proven track record in the management of nursing and a keen interest in service improvements.
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
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.
Overview
People who use the services of the Laurels & Briary are adults over 18 who have a complex range of disabilities alongside their primary diagnosis of learning disability and will usually have a profound multiple disability (PMLD).
Deliver nursing care to meet the needs of clients as prescribed in care plans aligned with Fundamentals of Care
Monitor, contribute to and co-ordinate the completion of individual behavioural (functional analysis), mental health and physical assessments as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
Lead a team of nurses in the clinical area, in the construction of immediate care plans and contributing to the construction of Positive Behavioural Support plans as appropriate and ensure the consistent implementation of such plans.
Recognise the significance of observations and use them to develop an initial assessment, ensuring communication of and consistent application of the same.
Lead a team of nurses and ensure the effective involvement of other members of the multi-disciplinary team using effective written and verbal communication systems.
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of services, products and systems via contributing to discussions, meetings, task teams, etc.
Manage systems to ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the clinical working model within the specialised hospital.
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.
Overview
People who use the services of the Laurels & Briary are adults over 18 who have a complex range of disabilities alongside their primary diagnosis of learning disability and will usually have a profound multiple disability (PMLD).
Deliver nursing care to meet the needs of clients as prescribed in care plans aligned with Fundamentals of Care
Monitor, contribute to and co-ordinate the completion of individual behavioural (functional analysis), mental health and physical assessments as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
Lead a team of nurses in the clinical area, in the construction of immediate care plans and contributing to the construction of Positive Behavioural Support plans as appropriate and ensure the consistent implementation of such plans.
Recognise the significance of observations and use them to develop an initial assessment, ensuring communication of and consistent application of the same.
Lead a team of nurses and ensure the effective involvement of other members of the multi-disciplinary team using effective written and verbal communication systems.
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of services, products and systems via contributing to discussions, meetings, task teams, etc.
Manage systems to ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the clinical working model within the specialised hospital.
Person Specification
Professional and Clinical skills
Essential
- RNLD with significant experience at Band 6
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills in the assessment of people with a learning disability
- Evidence of ability to coordinate care using PBS/PBM models
- BTEC Advanced Diploma in PBS
- Evidence of managerial skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial qualifications
- Bronze IQT/Similar QI course
- Evidence of working with service users, families and key stakeholders to improve services
Leadership qualities
Essential
- Able to evidence key clinical leadership skills
Person Specification
Professional and Clinical skills
Essential
- RNLD with significant experience at Band 6
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills in the assessment of people with a learning disability
- Evidence of ability to coordinate care using PBS/PBM models
- BTEC Advanced Diploma in PBS
- Evidence of managerial skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial qualifications
- Bronze IQT/Similar QI course
- Evidence of working with service users, families and key stakeholders to improve services
Leadership qualities
Essential
- Able to evidence key clinical leadership skills
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).
