Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities to join Community Services in the Learning Disability Division in Cardiff and the Vale, hosted by Swansea Bay UHB.

As a Registered Nurse you will be leading on the delivery of the health priorities for people with a learning disability with a particular focus on improving people’s access to annual health checks and health action plans via their GP services.

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 and case management caseload, and will liaise with both Social & Healthcare professionals to meet client need. You will support less senior members of the team, mentoring and being exemplary role models for high standards of care.

Contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems and structures, which promote the rights, responsibilities and diversities of people with a learning disability, through effective communication. 

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

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a Nurse that can demonstrate our values and welcome applications from people who share Our Values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. 

If you think you can demonstrate our values, and: -

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Welsh Government Learning Disability Strategic action plan with a particular reference to increasing the uptake of annual health checks.
• Be motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
• Develop a timetabled plan alongside colleagues in Primary Care to deliver the outcomes identified.
• Show resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
• Show respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
• Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others’ behaviours impact on people’s experiences and the organisation’s reputation.

For further details please contact [email protected]

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.