Community Nurse (Learning Disabilities Team)
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Job Overview
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, 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 Pembrokeshire.
You will work proactively & creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adults & young people with a learning disability, in partnership with them & their families/carers.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with other colleagues in the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice, support & training to those on your caseload, their families & carers, and to your colleagues across the Health Board.
Support will be provided to develop your clinical competency profile & skills in specialist areas of practice.
Applicants should have postgraduate experience within a healthcare setting, broad knowledge of clinical specialties, and evidence of Continuing Professional Development. We offer regular supervision, professional development, and access to peer nursing support.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain continuing professional accountability and responsibility for providing specialist healthcare, treatment, and advice for a caseload of clients with learning disabilities and complex health needs, along with their carers, in the community.
* Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies to deliver a flexible, responsive service tailored to the needs of the local population and carers.
* Provide specialist advice, support, and training on various health issues to other agencies to reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.
* Develop, maintain, and be responsible for your own knowledge/skills base, evidencing professional development through a personal portfolio and annual PADR.
* Assess, supervise, and appraise designated unqualified healthcare workers and student nurses.
* Contribute actively to the development and improvement of the Learning Disability Service in line with its vision, aims, and objectives.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties, with a staff of 12,000 serving nearly 400,000 people. Our services include hospitals, community hospitals, integrated care centres, community facilities, and highly specialised services.
We operate a bilingual policy, and applications in Welsh are equally welcome.
IMPORTANT: Applications are reviewed based on specific criteria. Use a tailored application addressing the person specification to ensure full consideration. Submitting a generic or automated application may result in overlooking your application.
By applying, you consent to data transfer for recruitment purposes, in line with Data Protection Legislation.
Non-UK or RoI nationals require sponsorship to work in the UK, via a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa. Self-assessment for eligibility is recommended.
Additional details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
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