Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 28 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR256-0724
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Garth Newydd
- Town
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Salary
- £28,834 - £35,099 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
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 a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse.
The post holder will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history.
We provide specialist care for people with learning disabilities as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Mental Health and Learning Disability Delivery Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.
Ty garth Newydd 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 of care.
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.
Main duties of the job
To manage the ward for a span of duty and liaise with the MDT to deliver specialist healthcare to meet the needs of the patients.
To act as Primary nurse for a small group of individuals and adhere to legislative frameworks.
To promote equality for all service users through anti discriminatory practice, supporting individuals’ rights, choices, beliefs and identity and by supporting individuals through effective communication.
They will promote equality for all service users through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individuals rights, choices, beliefs and identity by using 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, Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Professional Registration with NMC
- Experienced and new registrants accepted
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health and Safety legislation
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate 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
- Broad knowledge of current best practice with designated client group
- Awareness of specific government policy / legislation pertinent to the clinical areas.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Organizational, planning and time management skills
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate own and others learning environment
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or facilitating groups
Values
Essential criteria
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others’ behaviours impact on people’s experiences and the organisation’s reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
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
- Emma Thomas
- Job title
- Deputy unit manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01443220409
- Additional information
Louise Withey Unit manager , [email protected], 01443220409
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