Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Community Learning Disability Nurse INTERNAL
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Community Learning Disability Nurse INTERNAL
** आँख Job Title:**
Senior Nurse – Learning Disability (Secondment, Maternity Cover)
PLEASE NOTE We will accept applications only from staff currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS due to maternity cover. Prior permission from your line manager is mandatory before applying.
About the Role
You will work within a Multidisciplinary Team, supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Your primary responsibility is to:
- Conduct needs assessments tailored for individuals
- Implement interventions focused on improving quality of life and achieving positive outcomes, collaborating with team professionals
- Provide education, knowledge, guidance, and support to:
- Student nurses
- Unqualified staff
- Clients and their families
A desirable ability to speak Welsh is noted, though all applications are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Assess and plan holistic interventions alongside colleagues
- Act as a mentor and educator to junior staff
- Offer practical and emotional support to clients and families
- Demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach
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Key Requirements
Qualifications (Essential)
- Clinically qualified Registered Nurse in Learning Disability (RNLD)
Experience (Essential)
- Proven experience working in learning disability services
- Desirable: Broad clinical experience across health and social care settings
Knowledge (Essential)
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Strong understanding of:
- Learning Disability, including mental health, forensic care, challenging behaviour and PLD/Complex health needs
- Current developments in clinical practice
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Completed training in mentoring and assessing student nurses
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Desirable: Awareness of clinical governance protocols
Personal Attitude
- Clear and professional communication
- Ability to adapt to new or changing demands
- Self-motivated and proactive approach
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Skills (Essential)
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Prioritising workloads and self-management
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Ability to manage assigned caseloads independently
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Desirable: Strong IT proficiency
Working Conditions
- Flexible approach required to meet service demands
- Ability to work in isolation (lone-working)
- Must travel across locations on schedule
Values & Commitment
Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest healthcare provider in North Wales, serving ~700,000 people. Crisp commitment to:
- Leadership support at all levels
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion (Disabled Confident Employer)
- Professional collaboration and personal growth
Notifications sent via registered email; applications will also accept submissions in Welsh, judged supportively and without prejudice.
Succinct and reflective permitted per Q&A details or [full online job description in Trac].
Ready to apply? All inquiries must first obtain approval from your current line manager.
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