Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
About
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the operational name of Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board. The Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys.
As an Employer, we are adaptable, agile and flexible and can offer variations to working practices in line with our Agile Hybrid Framework and Home Working Policy. The Health Board employs over 13,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers. The Health Board is led by the Chairman, non-executive directors, the Chief Executive and other executive directors. The Board is supported by the Senior Management Team.
Key details
Location
Site: Blaenau Gwent Community Learning Disability Team
Address: The Bridge Centre, Blaenau Gwent
Town: Abertillery
Postcode: NP13 1BG
Major / Minor Region: Newport
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week)
* Full time
* Part time
Salary
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)
Specialty
Main area: Community Learning Disability Team
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post; therefore please check your account regularly.
Job Overview
The Band 6 nurse is a member of a Community Learning Disability Team for adults and is responsible for an allocated caseload and contributing towards the development of clinical practice within the team.
The Band 6 nurse will also facilitate the development of student nurses and junior members of the team.
To provide up to date, high quality evidence-based specialist nursing interventions for people with learning disabilities and ensure the client and carer are fully involved in the process.
Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Nurse within Blaenau Gwent Learning Disabilities Team. The ethos of the team is to provide specialist healthcare for people with a Learning Disability in a multidisciplinary way. The team has a passion for progressive person-centred care and one that thrives on ensuring the best quality of life for the people we support.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated RNLD who is willing to learn, enhance and share their current skills. You will have excellent communication skills, be flexible in approach and be able to use your own initiative. This is a rewarding post and you will be joining an experienced and motivated team. We are passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for people with learning disabilities, working alongside individuals to ensure optimum levels of health.
We are committed to exploring innovative ways of working to enhance patient experience. We know that our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff and we aim to recruit and retain the best staff possible.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable.
Person specification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Flexible in approach
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
* Fitness for practice mentorship or working towards
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to the field
* Uses evidence-based practice and reflective techniques
Desirable criteria
* IT skills
* Skills in epilepsy, anger management, ASD and mental health
* Willing to work towards fitness for practice
Experience
Essential criteria
* Sufficient post-registration experience
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who demonstrate challenging behaviour
* Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience working as part of a CLDT
Qualification
Essential criteria
* Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse
* Degree level or working towards
Desirable criteria
* Diploma or working towards
Documents
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF)
* OH Functional Requirement form (PDF)
* Values & Behaviour Framework (PDF)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF)
* Flexible Working Options (PDF)
* Agile Hybrid Working Framework (PDF)
* Home Working Policy and Guidance (PDF)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Liz Ellis
Job title: Team Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01495 354666 #J-18808-Ljbffr