Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Community Learning Disability Nurse
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Community Learning Disability Nurse
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Gwynedd Learning Disability Community Health team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
This is a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse position within Gwynedd. The post holder will work as part of the Learning Disability team based at Gwynedd ensuring interfaces between the Local Authority and neighbouring services within the Division including community mental health teams, in-patient services, as well as other statutory agencies and the voluntary sector.
The post holder will ensure they deliver evidence-based, safe, effective interventions and clinical care, following the nursing process.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will ensure that they follow the service principles and strategy for people with a learning disability while delivering safe, effective, and high-quality specialist service in line with agreed standards.
- The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be a visible and accessible member of the team, patients and their families can access for assistance, advice, and support.
- The post holder will be expected to communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information and be able to analyse and interpret information and act appropriately where there may be barriers to acceptance.
- The post holder will have a good understanding of the CHC process and also be part of the development of pathways and Maturity Matrix.
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Working for our organisation
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.
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.
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Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- RNLD Qualification
- Evidence of a degree-level Qualification or equivalent qualification in line with NMC registration.
- Plus evidence of post-grad education and ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification and/or management experience
- Mentor/supervisor/assessor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant amount of experience within the clinical specialty or a relevant nursing role.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate and receive complex information
- The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
- Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- IT Skills
- Ability to manage resources
Values
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Display flexibility to adapt to organizational changes as well as changes within the service.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and motivational skills
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