Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in in-patient settings. The role involves managing ward operations, promoting equality, and supporting patients with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with learning disability and behaviors that challenge.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ward and liaise with the MDT.
• Act as Primary nurse for a small group of individuals.
• Promote equality and support individuals' rights.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

NMC Registered in relevant speciality

Evidence of post registration study and training

Job description

The post holder will work as a Registered Nurse in the in-patient settings of the Mental Health & Learning Disability DeliveryUnit as directed. To assist in the provision of care and treatment to meet people's physical, psychological, social, mental andspiritual care needs. Assist the individual to maintain and improve their health, independence and recovery; within theclinical and / or community setting and will:o Work with individuals assisting them to gain new skills and values promoting self-direction and social inclusion.o Focus on providing person-centred care, with a shared responsibility for positive risk taking.o Assist people to exercise their rights and uphold safeguards to ensure minimal restriction on people's lives, whilst alsomaintaining the safety of others.o Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Contribute to the operation and the development of highquality clinical services that aim to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems or learning disability.o Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.o Act as named nurse or care coordinator to a small group of individuals; during their episode of care as outlined in themental health (Wales) measure 2010.o Provide one to one sessions with their allocated patients.o Act as an effective role model and mentor to junior staff.o Participate in the PADR process and continually update practice and education.

Main duties of the job

You will manage the ward for a span of duty and liaise with the MDT to deliver specialist healthcare to meet the needs of the patients.

You will act as Primary nurse for a small group of individuals and adhere to legislative frameworks.

You will promote equality for all service users through anti discriminatory practice, supporting individuals' rights, choices, beliefs and identity and by supporting individuals through effective communication.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered in relevant speciality
• Evidence of working with learning disability and behaviours which challenge
• Evidence of post registration study and training

Experience

• Able to demonstrate where effective leadership and management skills have been used
• MDT Working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.