Staff Nurse (Learning Disabilities) AA

TN United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurses to join their inpatient services in Dunfermline. The role involves assessing and supporting individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring high-quality care and rehabilitation throughout their journey. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and demonstrate strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or registered mental health nurse required.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks for inpatient care.
• Experience in care planning for complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing and health care assessments.
• Supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Conscientiousness

Flexibility

Education

1st level nursing qualification

Job description

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Client:

NHS Fife

Location:

Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Full time & part time posts available
Are you a Learning Disability or mental health nurse who is passionate about supporting people with a learning disability through their inpatient journey?
The NHS Fife Complex and Critical Care services - Learning Disability service has exciting opportunities for registered Learning Disability or Mental health nurses to join the teams within their Inpatient services. These teams are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life outcomes, support, and rehabilitation to individuals on their pathways from admission to discharge.

Mayfield –Assessment and treatment, 14 bedded unit, Tayview is a 2 bedded bespoke unit that provides support to people over the age of 18 with learning disabilities , mental health problems and behaviors’ that challenge within the Fife area.The nursing team currently consists of a senior charge nurse, charge nurses, staff nurses and health care support workers.

As part of the team you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and supporting the health and well-being needs of individuals with a learning disability, additional support need and behaviours that may challenge, under the guidance of Senior Nurses.

Duties include:
• Comprehensive nursing and health care assessments.
• Health Screening and onward referrals.
• Risk assessments
• Mental health assessment
• Multidisciplinary planning and treatment implementation
• Supervision of junior staff

The minimum requirements:
• Relevant 1st level nursing qualification Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or registered mental health nurse
• Knowledge of current legal frameworks to support inpatient care delivery
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Highly motivated and conscientious.
• Experience of care planning for complex health care needs.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the Service.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
• Knowledge and understanding of various risk assessments