Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities Specialist

4 weeks ago


Taff's Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Swansea Bay University Health Board. As a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the ward for a span of duty and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist healthcare to meet the needs of patients.
  • Act as primary nurse for a small group of individuals and adhere to legislative frameworks.
  • Promote equality for all service users through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individuals' rights, choices, beliefs, and identity, and by using effective communication.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care through the principles of Positive Behavioural Support.

About Us

We believe that our staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career with us. 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.

What We Offer

  • A supportive preceptorship program for all newly qualified nurses.
  • A dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with learning disabilities who present with behaviours that can challenge.
  • A high-quality, person-centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.

Requirements

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse.
  • Professional Registration with the NMC.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.
  • Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety legislation.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Evidence of postgraduate study.
  • Teaching and assessing/mentorship of students.
  • Experience of research and/or audit and implementing evidence-based practice.
  • Experience of working with the designated client group.

Skills and Abilities

  • Organizational, planning, and time management skills.
  • Understanding of team dynamics.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.

Values

  • Shows empathy and compassion towards others.
  • Shows resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Shows respect for others' views and appreciates others' inputs and encourages colleagues to display our values.
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions while understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others.


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