About this role
Job summary
Are you a qualified learning disability nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?
Our nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking a compassionate person to work with people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital environment. You will need to liaise with colleagues within both acute and community settings and develop relationships with other agencies, patients and family members.
This opportunity is for a qualified learning disability nurse. You will be based at Yeovil District Hospital but will maintain strong links with the Musgrove Park Hospital team. We are a small but very supportive service.
You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.
Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!
This advert is open to experienced registered learning disability nurses.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.
To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
The post holder will also provide oversight and effective clinical supervision to unqualified members of the team, and empower them to provide quality, person-centred support for patients.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH)
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Must hold a full, clean driving license and be able to travel across the county if necessary
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with highly complex learning disabilities and highly complex health needs.
- Experience of working with people who present with unpredictable and challenging behaviours.
- Expert knowledge in the development and implementation of highly complex health packages.
- Evidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
- Be skilled in undertaking and managing highly sensitive and/or contentious conversations with patients, families, carers, support networks and Trust staff.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in working with multi- professional teams, patients with learning disabilities, their families and support networks.
- Adapt communication to assist accessibility and maximise understanding for people with complex communication difficulties.
- Listens to others' views respectfully and action as appropriate
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)