Main duties of the job

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The post holder will hold an active caseload of complex individuals with a learning disability. You will implement episodes of care around early intervention, prevention and time limited pieces of work.

The post holder will follow the nursing process from referral, assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation and closure. The post holder will implement effective interventions which are research led and person Centred. You will attend professional and multidisciplinary meetings. You will carry out appropriate assessments as needed.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

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

  • RNLD Will consider student nurses due to qualify.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience in learning disability services

    • Desirable criteria

  • Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Comples Health.-Awarenessof current developments within a clinical setting.
  • Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses

    • Desirable criteria

  • Awareness of current developments within – Learning Doisability services
  • Understanding of clinical governance

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
  • Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances
  • Self-motivated

    • Desirable criteria

  • Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to prioritise and work proactively
  • Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision

    • Desirable criteria

  • IT skills

    • Other relevant requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
  • Lone worker
  • Ability to travel between locations in a timely manner

    • Welsh Language Requirements

    Desirable criteria

  • Welsh speaker desirable

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    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

    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