Learning Disability Nurse - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse to work with people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital setting. The post is based at Yeovil District Hospital with links to Musgrove Park Hospital and a supportive team.

You will need strong communication, teamwork and be able to provide high-quality nursing care with the support of your team. Open to experienced registered Learning Disability nurses.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Full, clean driving licence and county-wide travel ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Deliver daily patient care with a multi-disciplinary approach and involve patients and carers.
• Provide oversight and clinical supervision to unqualified team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Empathy

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Current professional registration

Evidence of CPD

Full driving licence (driving and travel within county)

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse to work with people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital setting. The post is based at Yeovil District Hospital with links to Musgrove Park Hospital and a supportive team.

You will need strong communication, teamwork and be able to provide high-quality nursing care with the support of your team. Open to experienced registered Learning Disability nurses.