Job summary 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 joinour 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 caretoadults & young people with a learning disabilityin partnership with them & their families/carers. You will have the opportunity to work closely with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, and willprovide specialist advice, support & training to those on your caseload, their families & carers, and to your colleagues across the Health board. Youwill 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: 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. 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. 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. Develop, maintain and be responsible for own knowledge / skills base evidencing professional development through a personal portfolio and participation in annual PADR. Assess, supervise and appraise designated unqualified health care workers and student nurses. 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, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 100-NMR007-0125 Job locations Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities 1 Penlan Road Carmarthen SA31 1DN Job description Job responsibilities 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. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 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. 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities 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. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 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. 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ 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) 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) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities 1 Penlan Road Carmarthen SA31 1DN Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)