This post comes during a period of Service Transformation in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability and the national agenda for improvement. If successful, you will play a vital part within this exciting period of change, by contributing to the design of a new service model providing flexible & responsive services.
We are looking for a suitably qualified enthusiastic & motivated nurse with current NMC registration to join our Learning Disability Community Team based in Carmarthenshire.
You will be expected to work proactively & creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence based nursing care to adults & young people with a learning disability in partnership with them & their families/carers.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, and will provide specialist advice, support & training to those on your caseload, their families & carers, and to your colleagues across the Health board.
You will also be supported to develop your own clinical competency profile & to develop skills in specialist areas of practice.
Applicants should have postgraduate experience within a healthcare setting, have a broad knowledge of clinical specialties, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development. We offer regular supervision, professional development & access to peer Nursing support.
Main duties of the job
You will need to:
1. Have continuing professional accountability and responsibility for the provision of specialist health care, treatment and advice for a defined caseload of clients who have learning disabilities with complex health needs, and their carers, in the community.
2. Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies to deliver a flexible and responsive service which meets the need of the local population of people with a learning disability and the needs of carers.
3. Provide specialist advice, support and training on a range of health issues to other agencies who are responsible for the provision of services/care to people with learning disabilities with the aim of reducing health inequalities for people with a learning disability.
4. Develop, maintain and be responsible for own knowledge / skills base evidencing professional development through a personal portfolio and participation in annual PADR.
5. Assess, supervise and appraise designated unqualified health care workers and student nurses.
6. Play an active role in contributing to the development and improvement of the Learning Disability Service in accordance with the vision, aims and objectives of the service.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job description
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 30/01/2025.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) with a current NMC registration
* Post-registration training with evidence of ongoing professional development in the field of learning disabilities
* Evidence of Post-graduate Certificate or Diploma or equivalent clinical experience
* Comprehensive understanding of current policy and practice in relation to people with learning disabilities
* Teaching qualification or equivalent, or recent experience in the provision of training to health staff
* Evidence of risk assessment and risk management skills
Desirable
* Comprehensive understanding of local and national drivers for change in the field of learning disabilities
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of working with people with learning disabilities
* Experience in the assessment and management of people living with co-morbidities and complex health needs
* Recent experience of working within a Community Team at Band 5, or extensive experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Recent experience of supervising non-registered support staff
* Evidence of working with people who display behaviours that challenge
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical leadership
* Evidence of participation in audit cycles
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities
1 Penlan Road
Carmarthen
SA31 1DN
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