Registered Nurse at Therapeutic Support Services
Are you interested in challenging your expectations of working with people with a Learning Disability? Are you able to share your positivity and lead a team even in the most challenging situations?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our team providing ongoing assessment and treatment for people with Learning Disabilities. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and imaginative qualified nurse to become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. In return for your skills, we offer the chance to work with a diverse and rewarding patient group and within a service that offers the unique opportunity to be at the very core of progressive service design. We also provide support to enhance your career progression.
You should have an interest in working with people with a learning disability, experience with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors, are autistic, or have existing mental health issues. Experience in an inpatient environment and managing challenging situations is also desirable.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users.
2. Supervise, mentor, and teach qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
3. Coordinate care for a specified group of service users.
4. Take a proactive role in the management of risk, i.e., risk assessments, reporting incidents, and near misses.
5. Act as a supervisor, mentor, or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers with relevant experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. As the largest health organization in Wales, we provide a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need in line with our Organizational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of a team with engaged leadership at all levels. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.
Job Responsibilities
You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Skills
* NMC LD or MH Registered
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Knowledge of the importance of cultural competency in healthcare
* Awareness of the importance of activities for patients in hospital
* Welsh Speaker
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.
Therapeutic Support Services, Bryn Y Neuadd
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