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Job Summary
This post comes during a period of Service Transformation in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability and the national agenda for improvement. If successful, you will play a vital part within this exciting period of change, by contributing to the design of a new service model providing flexible & responsive services.
Job Summary
This post comes during a period of Service Transformation in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability and the national agenda for improvement. If successful, you will play a vital part within this exciting period of change, by contributing to the design of a new service model providing flexible & responsive services.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic & motivated nurse with current NMC registration to join our Learning Disability Community Team based in Carmarthenshire.
You will be expected to work proactively & creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence based nursing caretoadults & young people with a learning disabilityin partnership with them & their families/carers.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, and willprovide specialist advice, support & training to those on your caseload, their families & carers, and to your colleagues across the Health board.
Youwill also be supported to develop your own clinical competency profile & to develop skills in specialist areas of practice.
Applicants should have postgraduate experience within a healthcare setting, have a broad knowledge of clinical specialties, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development. We offer regular supervision, professional development & access to peer Nursing support.
Main duties of the job
You Will Need To:
Have continuing professional accountability and responsibility for the provision of specialist health care, treatment and advice for a defined caseload of clients who have learning disabilities with complex health needs, and their carers, in the community.
Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies to deliver a flexible and responsive service which meets the need of the local population of people with a learning disability and the needs of carers.
Provide specialist advice, support and training on a range of health issues to other agencies who are responsible for the provision of services/care to people with learning disabilities with the aim of reducing health inequalities for people with a learning disability.
Develop, maintain and be responsible for own knowledge / skills base evidencing professional development through a personal portfolio and participation in annual PADR.
Assess, supervise and appraise designated unqualified health care workers and student nurses.
Play an active role in contributing to the development and improvement of the Learning Disability Service in accordance with the vision, aims and objectives of the service.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-NMR247-0825
Job locations
Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities
1 Penlan Road
Carmarthen
SA31 1DN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 27/8/25
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 27/8/25
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Nurse RNLD, RGN or RMN with a current NMC registration
* Post-registration training with evidence of ongoing professional development in the field of learning disabilities
* Evidence of Post-graduate Certificate or Diploma or equivalent clinical experience
* Comprehensive understanding of current policy and practice in relation to people with learning disabilities
* Teaching qualification or equivalent, or recent experience in the provision of training to health staff
* Evidence of risk assessment and risk management skills
Desirable
* Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
* Comprehensive understanding of local and national drivers for change in the field of learning disabilities.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of working with people with learning disabilities
* Experience in the assessment and management of people living with co-morbidities and complex health needs
* Recent experience of working within a Community Team at Band 5, or extensive experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Recent experience of supervising non registered support staff
* Evidence of working with people who display behaviours that challenge
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical leadership
* Evidence of participation in audit cycles
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Essential
* Extensive experience of working with people with learning disabilities
* Experience in the assessment and management of people living with co-morbidities and complex health needs
* Recent experience of working within a Community Team at Band 5, or extensive experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Recent experience of supervising non registered support staff
* Evidence of working with people who display behaviours that challenge
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical leadership
* Evidence of participation in audit cycles
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities
1 Penlan Road
Carmarthen
SA31 1DN
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Penlan - Community Team Learning Disabilities
1 Penlan Road
Carmarthen
SA31 1DN
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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