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Job summary

Main area
Inpatient Services
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, Bank Holidays and Nights.)
Job ref
130-NMR555-1023-D
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rowan House
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£28,834 - £35,099 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse - Inpatient Services

Band 5

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurses and or Registered Mental Health Nurses forone full-time posts  to work within Rowan house AATU.

We provide specialist care for the both units for people with learning disabilities, we are part of Swansea Bay University Health Board's Mental Health and Learning Disability Delivery Unit.  

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.

Rowan House 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.

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. 

If you are a Band 5 Registered Nurse who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality, person centred care within a community residential setting and are looking for a challenge, please feel free to contact us for an informal pre-application discussion.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care to people with learning disabilities who require in-patient services. They will promote equality for all service users through anti discriminatory practice, supporting individuals’ rights, choices, beliefs and identity and by supporting individuals through effective communication. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care through the principles of Positive Behavioural Support.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

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

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 in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse RNLD
  • Educated to degree level
Desirable criteria
  • BTEC in PBS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of working in inpatient areas within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Evidence of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours which challenge
  • Evidence of working with families and carers
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical experience in LD services as part of student placements

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to assess clients and develop and monitor care plans
  • Evidence of presenting skills to demonstrate teaching and assessing
  • Ability to prioritise work amongst competing demands

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Suzanne Hawkins
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 555464
Additional information

Sarah O'Conner Deputy Manager

02920 555464