Community Learning Disability Nurse Conwy
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
The post holder is required to work within a Multidisciplinary Team - with adults and children with a learning disability and associated complex health needs.
The post holder will be responsible for taking on appropriate assessment of a persons needs and undertaking interventions that aim to improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes - -this will include planning how to do this alongside other professionals within the team.
Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located
The post holder is required to work within a Multidisciplinary Team - with adults and children with a learning disability and associated complex health needs.
The post holder will be responsible for taking on appropriate assessment of a persons needs and undertaking interventions that aim to improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes - -this will include planning how to do this alongside other professionals within the team.
Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- RNLD
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in learning disability services
- Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Complex. Health.-Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting
- Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
- Awareness of current developments within – Learning Disability services
- • Understanding of clinical governance
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
- Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances
- Self-motivated
- Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
- IT skills
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Lone worker
- Ability to travel between locations in a timely manner
WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Desirable criteria- Welsh speaker desirable
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.