Registered Learning Disability Nurse

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical/specialist area participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members.
Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge
Promote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g. infection control audits
Participate in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care, through benchmarking, audit, and research.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities, promote people’s equality, diversity, and rights.
Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
Escalate to a more senior level circumstances/situations that may be detrimental to the well-being of patients or colleagues.
Support, advice and information to carers / relatives. Encourage participation of carers in the planning of care and work in a manner which will engender trust and co-operation, thereby enhancing patient care
Assess the patients’ nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
Assist in the provision of care and treatment to meet people’s physical, psychological, social, mental, and spiritual care needs.
Assist the individual to maintain and improve their health, independence, and recovery; within the clinical and /or community setting
Administer medication e.g. intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, etc ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy.
Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique etc as required
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 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to appl

Please refer the Job description for details