We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview The Band 6 nurse is a member of a Community Learning Disability Team for adults and is responsible for an allocated caseload and contributing towards the development of clinical practice within the team. The Band 6 nurse will also facilitate the development of student nurses and junior members of the team. To provide up to date, high quality evidence based specialist nursing interventions for people with learning disabilities and ensure the client and carer are fully involved in the process. THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Nurse within Blaenau Gwent Learning Disabilities Team. The ethos of the team is to provide specialist healthcare for people with a Learning Disability in a multi disciplinary way. The team have a passion for progressive person-centred care and one that thrives on ensuring the best quality of life for the people we support. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated RNLD who is willing to learn, enhance and share their current skills. You will have excellent communication skills, be flexible in approach and be able to use their own initiative. This is a rewarding post and you will be joining an experienced and motivated team. We are passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for people with learning disabilities, working alongside the individuals to ensure optimum levels of health. We are committed to exploring innovative ways of working to enhance patient experience. We know that our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff and we aim to recruit and retain the best staff possible. We want ABUHB to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place for you to work. We know that feeling valued at work has a positive impact on both staff and patients and our Values and Behaviours Framework highlights our commitment to this. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Personal Attributes Essential criteria Evidence of Continued professional development Flexible in approach Knowledge and skills Essential criteria Fitness for practice mentorship or working towards Knowledge of legislation relevant to the field Uses evidence based practise and reflective tecniques Desirable criteria IT skills Skills in epilepsy, anger management, ASD and mental health Willing to work towards fitness for practice Experience Essential criteria Sufficient post registration Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who demonstrate challenging behaviour Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary Team Desirable criteria Previous experience working as part of a CLDT Qualification Essential criteria Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse Degree level or working towards Desirable criteria Diploma or working towards