Learning Disability Nurse

Exemplar Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

RCNi Learning access

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care’s Willowbeck care home in Sheffield is seeking a Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our team. You’ll be empowered to deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care and support residents with complex needs.

The role offers competitive pay up to £21.40 per hour, with strong training and progression opportunities. We’re looking for a first-level NMC-registered nurse who can provide compassionate care, lead on shift as Nurse in Charge, and work within supportive,

Qualifications

• First-level nursing registration with an NMC PIN is required.
• Registered Nurse with Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability background.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide person-centred nursing care for residents.
• Safe administration of medications.
• Promote health and wellbeing of residents.
• Be the Nurse in Charge of a small unit on shift.
• Manage behaviours of concern and promote dignity and independence.
• Act as a role model, coach and support colleagues.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient-centred care

Team leadership

Behaviour management

Job description

Position: Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Care home:Willowbeck
Location:95 Holywell Road, Sheffield, S4 8AR
Contract type: Full time or Part Time
Rate: Up to £21.40 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking and growing provider, who’ll support you to be the best Nurse you can be! Join us as our new Registered Nurse atWillowbeckcare home in Sheffield.

As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll be empowered to really make a difference.

Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.

And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.

About Exemplar Health Care

Willowbeck is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs, neurological conditions including brain injuries and strokes, and physical disabilities. The team is trained to support those living with tracheostomies and require ventilated care.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

This is a highly skilled nursing role where you’ll be accountable and responsible for supporting people’s holistic needs. It requires a range of clinical and nursing skills.

You’llprovide the highest standards of nursing care for adults living with complex care and health needs.Our care focuses on maximising independence and building everyday living skills.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

assessing, planning and providing person-centred nursing care for the people we support

the safe administration of medication

promoting health and wellbeing

being the Nurse in Chargeof a small unit whilst on shift

managing situations when people display behaviours of concern

promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll also be:

a great role model – able to coach, teach and support your colleagues

someone with a calm nature who can deal with, and defuse, challenging situations

an advocate of best practice in nursing

able to demonstrate a range of clinical skills

knowledgeable about assessment, admission and discharge processes

knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and committed to working within its Codes of Practice.

A career with us will giveyou the opportunity to learn new skills and see the rewarding progress the people we support make.

To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. We’re looking for Registered Nurses, from all backgrounds (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses).

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• free DBS check
• electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• paid NMC membership
• paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us.