Learning Disability Nurse - Specialist Learning Disability Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurses to join the Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Nursing Team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Specialist Learning Disability Service provides assessment and treatment inpatient services to people with a learning disability who experience mental ill health and/or associated challenging behaviour or complex needs.

The role will support people to achieve positive health outcomes through specialist therapeutic interventions. You will provide evidence-based, high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary framework, supporting people with learning disabilities who may present with mental health problems, challenging behaviour and/or additional complex needs, including the development of individual Positive Behavioural Support Plans.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post working full-time hours (36)
• The working pattern will be in line with the requirements of the inpatient service.
• The post is based at Claythorn House, Gartnaval General Hospital within the Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Nursing Service, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will have direct responsibility as a Named or Associate Nurse for a defined client group, facilitating the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care through to discharge. You will provide compassionate and professional nursing care with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The role will also include taking charge of the ward, or an equivalent sphere of nursing practice, in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse. You will contribute to the development and implementation of individual Positive Behavioural Support Plans and provide specialist therapeutic interventions to support positive health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• RNLD or RMN with relevant experience essential.
• Previous experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and mental health issues essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Understanding of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support approaches.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision.
• Ability to undertake the role of Named or Associate Nurse for a defined client group.
• Ability to take charge of the ward or equivalent area of nursing practice when required.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Maureen Dale

Senior Charge Nurse

Telephone: 0141 211 3688

Email

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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