Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse.
The post holder will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history.
We provide specialist care for people with learning disabilities as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Mental Health and Learning Disability Delivery Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.
Swn yr Afon offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.
The post is open to all nurses currently holding registration with the NMC, including newly qualified staff nurses. We offer a supportive preceptorship program for all newly qualified nurses.
Main duties of the job
To manage the ward for a span of duty and liaise with the MDT to deliver specialist healthcare to meet the needs of the patients.
To act as Primary nurse for a small group of individuals and adhere to legislative frameworks.
To promote equality for all service users through anti discriminatory practice, supporting individuals’ rights, choices, beliefs and identity and by supporting individuals through effective communication.
They will promote equality for all service users through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individuals rights, choices, beliefs and identity by using effective communication. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care through the principles of Positive Behavioural Support.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. NMC registered
2. Clear understanding of consent process
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA Child Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
5. Experience of providing holistic nursing care
6. Interest in developing nursing skills
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
7. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
8. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
9. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
10. Ability to work under pressure
11. Clear understanding of contract of care
12. Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
Desirable criteria
13. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential criteria
14. Ability to travel within geographical area
15. Able to work hours flexibly
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable