Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse.
Rowan House offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history.
We provide specialist care for people with learning disabilities as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board's Mental Health and Learning Disability Delivery Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Job responsibilities
The post is open to all nurses currently holding registration with the NMC, including newly qualified staff nurses. We offer a supportive preceptorship program for all newly qualified nurses.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* NMC registered
* Registered Nurse (e.g. MH or LD)
* Clear understanding of consent process
* Evidence of post registration study and training
* POVA
* Child/Adult Protection
* Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence-based practice
Aptitude and abilities
* Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used, or
* Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
* Ability to work under pressure
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
* Ability to travel within geographical area
* Able to work hours flexibly
* Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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