Senior Learning Disability Nurse RNLD

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cold Ash is looking for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to provide high-quality care in a mental health service. You will have role responsibilities including assessment and evaluation of care, along with providing mentorship to team members. Ideal candidates should have a relevant nursing qualification and at least 18 months of experience. This full-time position offers an annual salary of £37,621, with benefits including 33 days of leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary of £37,621

33 days annual leave, plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration.
• 18 months experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective nursing care to service users.
• Responsible for care assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members.

Skills

Team-working skills

Self-motivation

Compassion

Education

Relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration

Job description

As a qualified Senior Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure people with Mental Health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users.
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Providing mentorship and support to team members.
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided.
• Working at Thornford Park, a combination of medium-secure and low-secure units and rehabilitation flats, supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
• Working alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs, including those with personality disorder or histories of offending.

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification and registration.
• NMC registration.
• 18 months experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong team‑working skills.
• A high level of self‑motivation and a flexible approach.
• A positive attitude and natural caring and compassion.
• Commitment to high-quality care, values and evidence-based practice.

Are you an experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral, where you’ll be invested in opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector, you'll join the team at Thornford Park with the Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit as a Senior Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) working 37.5 hours per week (12.5-hour shifts), where you will change lives for the better. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

Benefits

• Annual salary £37,621.
• Applicants who require sponsorship will receive an international relocation package.
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off.
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced maternity package so you can truly enjoy this special time.