Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR104-0725
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys Hospital
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children’s service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children’s service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential criteria
- RNLD
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of The Health Equalities Framework
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of the Mental Health Measures Wales
- Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context
- Experience/knowledge of Risk Management
Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative and exercise sound nursing judgement
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans
- Ability to create Needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
- Able to establish feedback processes from referrers, people using services, carers and providers
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with providers, local authorities and other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviour Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder’s working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation
Other
Essential criteria
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service needs
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Tarrant
- Job title
- Head of Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874712556
- Additional information
Hayley Tarrant
Head of Learning Disabilities Services on 01874/712556.
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