Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse within the Community Learning Disability Team based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. This post is 36 hours per week and permanent.

A UK driving licence is essential. You will promote and maintain health for clients and families in community settings, provide clinical advice, and deliver specialist interventions for those with complex needs, while supporting social inclusion.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse in learning disabilities or equivalent, with a current valid registration with the NMC.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of person-centred, outcomes-focused approaches in delivery of care.
• High levels of communication, organisational, and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health of clients, carers and families on an individual or group basis within community settings.
• Provide clinical advice within the speciality of learning / intellectual disability to individuals, other health professionals, community organisations, care providers and families.
• Provide specialist health interventions for people with a learning / intellectual disability with complex needs, and the delivery of support/education to the individuals and their families/carers.
• To enable & support social inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

CPD awareness

Education

NMC registration

Degree or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse within the Community Learning Disability Team based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.

Hours:

36 hours per week. The team cover Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

To promote and maintain health of clients, carers and families on an individual or group basis within community settings.

Provide clinical advice within the speciality of learning / intellectual disability to individuals, other health professionals, community organisations, care providers and families.

Provide specialist health interventions for people with a learning / intellectual disability with complex needs, and the delivery of support/education to the individuals and their families/carers.

To enable & support social inclusion.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

First level registered nurse in learning disabilities or equivalent, with a current valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Degree or equivalent qualification

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Knowledge of person-centred, outcomes-focused approaches in delivery of care.

High levels of communication, organisational, and people-management skills.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Michelle McInroy on 01563 578567

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.