Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse.
The post holder will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history.
We provide specialist care for people with learning disabilities as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board's Mental Health and Learning Disability Delivery Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.
Ty garth Newydd offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.
The post is open to all nurses currently holding registration with the NMC, including newly qualified staff nurses. We offer a supportive preceptorship program for all newly qualified nurses.
Main duties of the job
To manage the ward for a span of duty and liaise with the MDT to deliver specialist healthcare to meet the needs of the patients.
To act as Primary nurse for a small group of individuals and adhere to legislative frameworks.
To promote equality for all service users through anti discriminatory practice, supporting individuals' rights, choices, beliefs and identity and by supporting individuals through effective communication.
They will promote equality for all service users through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individuals rights, choices, beliefs and identity by using effective communication. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care through the principles of Positive Behavioural Support.
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.
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
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Professional Registration with NMC
- Experienced and new registrants accepted
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health and Safety legislation
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship of students
- Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of working with the designated client group
- Broad knowledge of current best practice with designated client group
- Awareness of specific government policy / legislation pertinent to the clinical areas.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Organizational, planning and time management skills
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate own and others learning environment
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or facilitating groups
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Professional Registration with NMC
- Experienced and new registrants accepted
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health and Safety legislation
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship of students
- Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of working with the designated client group
- Broad knowledge of current best practice with designated client group
- Awareness of specific government policy / legislation pertinent to the clinical areas.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Organizational, planning and time management skills
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate own and others learning environment
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or facilitating groups
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
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).
