This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Llangefni Learning Disability Community Health team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This is a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse position within Llangefni. The post holder will work as part of the Learning Disability team based at Llangefni ensuring interfaces between the Local Authority and neighbouring services within the Division including community mental health teams, in patient services, as well as other statutory agencies and the voluntary sector. The post holder will ensure they deliver evidence based, safe effective interventions and clinical care, following the nursing process.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that they follow the service principles and strategy for people with a learning disability while delivering safe, effective and high-quality specialist service in line with agreed standards. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be a visible and accessible member of the team, patients and their families can access for assistance, advice and support. The post holder will be expected to communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information and able to analyse and interpret information and act appropriately where there may be barriers to acceptance. The post holder will have a good understanding of the CHC process and also be part of the development of pathways and Maturity Matrix.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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 Qualification
• Evidence of a degree level Qualification or equivalent qualification in line with NMC registration.
• Plus evidence of post grad education and of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Management qualification and /or management experience
• Mentor/supervisor/assessor/

Experience

Essential

• Significant amount of experience within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information
• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh IT Skills
• Ability to manage resources

Values

Essential

• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.

Desirable

• Leadership and motivational skills

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Social Services Offices

Llangefni

LL77 7TW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR1171-1224