We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse.

The Registered Nurse 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.

Swn yr Afon CCU 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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post. Welsh and/or English 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse
• Professional Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate study
• Teaching and assessing/mentorship of students

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• 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

• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swn yr Afon Specialist Residential Service

Brynteg

Seven Sisters

SA10 9ET

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