Community Learning Disability Nurse - Learning Disabilities

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 4,029,000 - 5,288,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join our team based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre. You will deliver specialist health checks and person-centered interventions for adults with learning disabilities, working with a wide network of health and social care partners.

We value professional development and offer opportunities to progress within a large NHS organization.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Demonstrable relevant and significant experience in learning disability services, community nursing or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of learning disability practice, legislation, policy and community care principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and make informed clinical decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist health checks, assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate person-centered care programmes for individuals with complex health needs.
• Work in partnership with primary care, acute services, local authorities and voluntary organisations to improve access to services.
• Provide professional leadership, supervision and support to junior nursing staff and students.
• Promote health improvement and social inclusion through education, advocacy and health promotion activities.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Act as a specialist resource for service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance.

Skills

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

NMC registration

Community nursing

Education

Degree level education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Are you a passionate and motivated Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join our dedicated team within East Renfrewshire HSCP. In this autonomous and rewarding role, you will provide specialist health assessments, person-centred interventions and ongoing support to adults with learning disabilities, helping to improve health outcomes and promote social inclusion. Working collaboratively with service users, families and a wide range of health and social care partners, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality community-based care. As part of one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, you will benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to innovative and impactful services.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community as required.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08.30-16.30 and Friday 08.30-13.00

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist health checks, assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities
• Develop, implement and evaluate person-centered care programmes for individuals with complex health needs
• Work in partnership with primary care, acute services, local authorities and voluntary organisations to improve access to services
• Provide professional leadership, supervision and support to junior nursing staff and students
• Promote health improvement and social inclusion through education, advocacy and health promotion activities
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities
• Act as a specialist resource for service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• Demonstrable relevant and significant experience in learning disability services, community nursing or a related healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of learning disability practice, legislation, policy and community care principles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and make informed clinical decisions
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community as required

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Lisa Cameron, Nurse Team Lead, on 0141-800-7818 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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