An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the Cwm Taf South Community Learning Disability Team.

Main duties of the job

The Registered Nurse will have an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the professional activities within a Community Support Team within the field of Learning Disabilities.

You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload and will liaise with both social and healthcare professionals to meet client need.

You will supervise junior team members and their caseloads by implementing clinical and service pathways and adhering to legislative frameworks.

You will participate in systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• RNLD Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Post Registration Education to Degree level or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience working within a multi-disciplinary/mult agency context.
• Experience/knowledge of risk management.
• Experience of working with families.
• Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour.
• Detailed knowledge of supervision systems.
• Evidence of clinical leadership.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to evidence excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to demonstarte ability to assess clients, develop and monitor care plans for a group of complex individuals
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups and demostrating teaching and Ability to speak Welsh Interview CAJE REF: RVC/2022/0186 7 Important - If any changes are made to this job description, it is the manager's responsibility to ensure that the amended JD is sent to Job Evaluation for review prior to use assessing skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload amongst competing demands.
• Experience of resolving/addressing complex situations where conflict may be a factor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health Board and National Policy frameworks, funding issues e.g. CHC, relevant legislation e.g. MHA, MCA, MHM.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to organise self to work efficiently and effectively.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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, Application Form Interview References CAJE REF: RVC/2022/0186 8 Important - If any changes are made to this job description, it is the manager's responsibility to ensure that the amended JD is sent to Job Evaluation for review prior to use 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.

Other

Essential

• Demostrate personal and professional qualities which reflect the health Board values.
• Demonstrate ability to work flexibly and in line with changing need.
• Demonstrate ability to work within a team.
• Good interpersonal skills to influence practice and service developments.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

CTM South Community Learning Disability Team

The Court House, Llwynypia

Tonypandy

CF40 2HZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-NMR332-0924