Community Learning Disability Nurse

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is looking for a Band 6 Community Nurse skilled in managing clinical issues and providing care for people with learning disabilities. The role involves working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to enhance patient experience, with a commitment to patient-centred care. Required qualifications include relevant post-registration experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-registration experience.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and support for people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage clinical issues and staff governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical issues and staff governance on a daily basis.
• Support operational demands of the service.
• Provide expert assessment and management for people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Clinical governance management

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Role details

The shift pattern for this post is Mon – Fri 9 - 5. Hours: 37 hours. An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Services for a Band 6 Community Nurse who is skilled and motivated to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to improve the health of people with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be clinically experienced and able to manage clinical issues and staff governance on a daily basis.
• Support the operational demands of the service, monitor and respond to clinical governance issues, and motivate and develop staff through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Carry an appropriate caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based treatments and management for people with learning disabilities.
• Offer advice and expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities and other health care professionals.
• Support the Nurse Team Leader to deliver safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience and contributes to the delivery of Local and National Policies.

Qualifications / requirements

• Relevant post-registration experience.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and the support of people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage clinical issues and staff governance, monitor clinical governance, and motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to support the operational demands of the service and provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams.

Contact and recruitment information

Informal Contact: Laura McWilliams, Nurse Team Leader, 0141 232 1340, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Equality and inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.