Community Learning Disability Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the Gwynedd Learning Disability Community Health team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

• Work as part of the Learning Disability team at Gwynedd, ensuring interfaces between the Local Authority, neighbouring services, community mental health teams, inpatient services, statutory agencies and the voluntary sector.
• Deliver evidence‑based, safe and effective interventions and clinical care following the nursing process, supporting service principles and strategy for people with learning disabilities and meeting agreed standards.
• Provide a visible and accessible member of the team, making information and support available to patients and their families.
• Communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information, analysing and interpreting data and acting appropriately where barriers to acceptance may exist.
• Apply a good understanding of the CHC process and contribute to the development of pathways and the Maturity Matrix.

• Band 6 nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in learning disability/community nursing or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across services.
• Analytical skills to handle complex information.
• Knowledge of the CHC process and pathway development.
• Desirable:
  Ability to speak Welsh;
  Welsh and/or English applicants are welcome.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.