The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children's service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• RNLD
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of The Health Equalities Framework

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of the Mental Health Measures Wales
• Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context
• Experience/knowledge of Risk Management

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and exercise sound nursing judgement
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
• Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans
• Ability to create Needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
• Able to establish feedback processes from referrers, people using services, carers and providers
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with providers, local authorities and other agencies

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviour Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder's working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation

Other

Essential

• Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service needs

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Newtown Community Learning Disabilities Team

Newtown

SY16 2NG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

070-NMR133-0823-A