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Job Overview
Are you interested in a challenging role that exceeds 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 provides a unique opportunity to be at the core of progressive service design. We also support your career progression with an experienced and highly skilled staff team.
You should have an interest in working with people with a learning disability, experience working 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 desirable.
Main duties of the job
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users.
* Supervise, mentor, and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
* Coordinate care for a specified group of service users.
* Take a proactive role in risk management, including risk assessments, incident reporting, and near-misses.
* Act as a supervisor, mentor, or assessor for students or Healthcare Support Workers, with relevant experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.
Working for our organization
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or are looking for a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a comprehensive environment. As the largest health organization in Wales, we provide primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and receive the support you need aligned with our Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.
We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer.” Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications in Welsh are welcomed and treated equally.
Job description and Person Specification
Full details are attached or available via the “Apply now” link in Trac.
Qualifications and Knowledge
* First Level Nurse
* NMC Registration
* Qualified RNLD or RMN with Learning Disabilities experience
* Degree qualification or working towards it within an agreed timeframe
* Evidence of CPD
* Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent, with ongoing development
Experience
* Significant experience in a relevant nursing role or specialty
* Application of improvement methodologies
Skills and Attributes
* Effective communication of complex information
* Problem diagnosis and corrective action
* Assessment analysis and care planning
* Ability to work autonomously and in a team
Welsh language skills are desirable at levels 1-5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Other requirements
* Effective team working
* Autonomous working capability
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
* Willingness to travel
* Leadership or management qualification in progress
Desirable skills include leadership and motivational abilities.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Healthcare Provider
* Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare
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