Inpatient Learning Disability Nurse | RNLD/RMN

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay enhancements

NHS Discounts

Counselling services and support

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Nursing Team. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, and delivering evidence-based nursing within a multidisciplinary setting.

The post is based at Claythorn House, Gartnaval General Hospital, with responsibilities including ward leadership in the absence of senior staff and development of Positive Behavioural Support plans to improve health

Qualifications

• RNLD or RMN with relevant experience – essential.
• Previous experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and mental health issues – essential.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Understanding of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support approaches.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision.
• Ability to undertake the role of Named or Associate Nurse for a defined client group.
• Ability to take charge of the ward or equivalent area of nursing practice when required.

Responsibilities

• You will have direct responsibility as a Named or Associate Nurse for a defined client group, facilitating the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care through to discharge.
• You will provide compassionate and professional nursing care with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Take charge of the ward or equivalent sphere of nursing practice in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse.
• Develop and implement individual Positive Behavioural Support Plans and provide specialist therapeutic interventions.

Skills

RNLD or RMN

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health

Evidence-based Practice

Care Planning

Positive Behavioural Support

Teamwork

Independent Practice

Leadership in Ward

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Nursing Team. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, and delivering evidence-based nursing within a multidisciplinary setting.

The post is based at Claythorn House, Gartnaval General Hospital, with responsibilities including ward leadership in the absence of senior staff and development of Positive Behavioural Support plans to improve health