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, and other statutory agencies and voluntary sector partners. The post holder will ensure they deliver evidence‑based, safe and effective interventions and clinical care following the nursing process.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver evidence‑based, safe and effective interventions and clinical care following the nursing process.
* Ensure adherence to service principles and strategy for people with a learning disability, delivering safe, effective, and high‑quality specialist service.
* Maintain excellent communication skills and be a visible, accessible member of the team; provide assistance, advice and support to patients and families.
* Communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information; analyse and interpret information and act appropriately where there may be barriers to acceptance.
* Have a good understanding of the CHC process and be part of the development of pathways and the Maturity Matrix.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
* RNLD Qualification
* Evidence of a degree level qualification or equivalent qualification in line with NMC registration.
* Evidence of post‑graduate education and ongoing CPD.
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification and/or management experience.
* Mentor/supervisor/assessor experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
* Experience or knowledge of senior nurse role.
Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to communicate and receive complex information.
* Ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action.
* Ability to analyse assessment results and translate them into relevant care packages.
* 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.
* Positive contribution to a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Autonomous working and flexible adaptation to organisational and service changes.
Desirable criteria
* Leadership and motivational skills.
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