Inpatient RNLD Nurse: Person-Centred LD Care

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Ward is an 8-bedded specialist Learning Disability inpatient service providing assessment, treatment, and support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. As a Staff Nurse (RNLD) on Elm Ward, you will deliver high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to discharge planning and care coordination.

You will act as Named Nurse for a group of service users, promote person-centred care, and support families and carers.

Qualifications

• Registered RNLD with current NMC registration.
• Experience caring for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Assessment, care planning, risk management, and person-centred interventions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Named Nurse for an identified group of service users, coordinating assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Delivering person-centred nursing interventions that promote wellbeing, independence, positive risk-taking, and recovery.
• Supporting service users with complex physical, mental health, behavioural, and emotional needs.
• Ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (where applicable), and Trust policies.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and governance activities.
• Promoting a safe, therapeutic ward environment and discharge planning.
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the ward and supervising junior staff, support workers, students, and newly qualified nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Clinical nursing skills

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with NMC registration

Job description

Elm Ward is an 8-bedded specialist Learning Disability inpatient service providing assessment, treatment, and support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. As a Staff Nurse (RNLD) on Elm Ward, you will deliver high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to discharge planning and care coordination.

You will act as Named Nurse for a group of service users, promote person-centred care, and support families and carers.