Community Learning Disability Nurse

The post holder will ensure that they follow the service principles and strategy for people with a learning disability while delivering safe, effective and high-quality specialist service in line with agreed standards.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be a visible and accessible member of the team, patients and their families can access for assistance, advice and support.

The post holder will be expected to communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information and able to analyse and interpret information and act appropriately where there may be barriers to acceptance.

The post holder will have a good understanding of the CHC process and also be part of the development of pathways and Maturity Matrix.

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

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.

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.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Desirable: - Management qualification and /or management experience; - Mentor/supervisor/assessor

Experience

Essential: - Significant amount of experience within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.

Desirable: - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.; - Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Aptitude and Abilities

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh IT Skills; - Ability to manage resources

Values

Desirable: - Leadership and motivational skills