Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the Cardiff Community Learning Disability Team.



The Registered Nurse will have an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the professional activities within a Community Support Team within the field of Learning Disabilities.



You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload and will liaise with both social and healthcare professionals to meet client need.



You will supervise junior team members and their caseloads by implementing clinical and service pathways and adhering to legislative frameworks.



You will participate in systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.



The post holder will promote the health and wellbeing of clients by providing specialist nursing assessments, advice and training to clients, their carer's and other professionals.



The post holder will be involved in the key clinical aspects of providing care, coordinating and reviewing care packages and supervising others.



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.



You will have an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the professional activities within a Community Support Team within the field of Learning Disabilities. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, and will liaise with both Social & Healthcare professionals to meet client need.



You will promote the health and wellbeing of clients by providing specialist nursing assessment and advice and training to clients, carers and other professionals.



You will assist the Lead Clinical Nurse in the clinical support and supervision of Band 5 nurses within the nursing team and plan, allocate and evaluate their work.



You will apply specialised knowledge of theory and practice to work with a caseload of complex clients and to challenge appropriateness of care when required. Provide specialist professional advice to commissioning agencies.



You will assist the Lead Clinical Nurse in the management of change to embrace Innovations and developments in health care and their application to practice.



Take an active role maintaining in ensuring a service achieves optimal outcomes for service users.



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.