Job summary Are you interested in a 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 on-going 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 be at the forefront of working with a diverse and rewarding patient group and within a service that offers the unique chance to be at the very core of progressive service design. We also offer the opportunity to work with an experienced and highly skilled staff team and support to enhance your career progression. You should have an interest in working with people with a learning disability, have experience of working with people who have a learning disability who may exhibit behaviours that are challenging, are autistic or who have an existing mental health issue. Experience in working in an inpatient environment and managing challenging situations is also desirable. Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service user Supervise mentor and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student Coordinate care for a specified group of service users Take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses. With the relevant experience act as a supervisor, mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers 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. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing 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 Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-NMR1024-1024 Job locations TSS, Bryn Y Neuadd Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Shortlisting Essential NMC Registered Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately Clear understanding of consent processes Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training (e.g. POVA, child protection, ILS) Clear understanding of Clinical Governance Framework Implement evidence based practice Knowledge of incident reporting policy Awareness of Policies Welsh Speaker Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Shortlisting Essential NMC Registered Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately Clear understanding of consent processes Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training (e.g. POVA, child protection, ILS) Clear understanding of Clinical Governance Framework Implement evidence based practice Knowledge of incident reporting policy Awareness of Policies 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. 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address TSS, Bryn Y Neuadd Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)