Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

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.
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.
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.
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